Preface Note on magnification, staining, percentages and differential counts Textbook format PART ONE - CYTOLOGICAL BASICS 1 Cytology explained 2 Sampling and preparation 3 The basics of cytology 4 General principles of cytology 5 Infectious agents PART TWO - CYTOLOGY OF SPECIFIC LOCATION 6 Skin and subcutaneous lesions 7 Gastrointestinal system 8 Genitourinary system 9 Respiratory system 10 Lymph nodes, spleen and thymus 11 Muscle, bone and synovial fluid 12 Cavity effusions 13 Blood films PART THREE - FURTHER THOUGHTS ON CYTOLOGY 14 'Edge cases' 15 Submitting to an external lab 16 Digital and remote cytology APPENDICES A. Summary of cell examination and description B. Decoding pathology reports - a cytological glossary C. Backgrounds D. Common crystals E. Species/sex/breed predispositions F. Further staining and extra tests G. Mitotic figures H.

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