Fine-Needle Aspiration to Detect Hepatitis in Dogs
Cynthia R. L. Webster, DVM, DACVIM, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
In the Literature
Gardner RH, Castillo D, Constantino-Casas F, Williams TL. Can the neutrophil count from hepatic fine-needle aspirate cytology be used to diagnose hepatitis in dogs? A pilot study. Vet Clin Pathol. 2022;51(2):237-243. doi:10.1111/vcp.13087
The Research ...
Diagnosing disorders associated with hyperbilirubinemia, elevations in serum liver enzymes, or other hepatic laboratory abnormalities often requires evaluation of hepatic tissue. Biopsy (eg, ultrasound-guided, laparoscopic, laparotomic) obtains the best tissue for accurate diagnosis but may be contraindicated in patients with anesthetic or bleeding risks and can be cost prohibitive.1,2
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