Aspirate from a subcutaneous mandibular mass in a cat Case information An 18 year old male neutered Domestic Shorthair cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service for evaluation of a subcutaneous left mandibular mass and inappetence. The mass had been previously incised by the primary veterinarian and had yielded […]
Aspirates from an abdominal and cutaneous mass in a dog Case information A neutered 8 year old Staffordshire Terrier mixed breed dog presented for re-evaluation of skin masses. Two subcutaneous (presumably ultraviolet light-induced) hemangiosarcomas had been surgically excised in the past. On examination, the dog had multiple red cutaneous lesions on the medial aspect
Cauliflower-like mass at the base of the penis of a dog Case Information A 2-year-old castrated male mixed breed dog presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Surgery Service for surgical revision of a previously amputated hind limb. The dog was rescued from the streets in Africa a few months prior and had
Aggressive bone lesion in a dog Case information A 7 year old male castrated English Bulldog was presented to Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS) for further evaluation of an aggressive bone lesion. The dog initially presented to the referring veterinarian for a one week history of lameness. The dog was noted to be painful
Tracheal wash from a bull calf Case Information A Brown Swiss bull calf presented to Cornell University Equine Farm Animal Hospital for evaluation of a left humeral fracture. On presentation, the calf was obtunded, recumbent and unable to bear weight. The calf had a body condition score of 2/5 with severe muscle atrophy. Capillary refill
Tracheal wash from a goat Case information Fluid from a tracheal wash from three goats was submitted to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center for cytologic analysis, culture for aerobic bacteria and Mycoplasma species, and testing for small ruminant lentivirus. The herd was having a problem with chronic respiratory disease (no other information was provided).
“Pulmonary mass” in a dog Case Information A 6 year old mixed breed dog presented for difficulty breathing. A single pulmonary mass was identified, and a fine-needle aspirate collected and submitted for cytological evaluation. CBC and biochemical panel results were unremarkable. Images of the aspirate are shown below: Questions: 1) What is the major cell
Peripheral blood and pleural fluid from a dog Case information A 6.5 year old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented to the Cornell University Emergency Service for workup of an increased peripheral white blood cell count and pleural effusion detected by the primary veterinarian. Prior to presentation at Cornell, the primary veterinarian had removed
Cerebrospinal fluid from a cat Case information A 10-year old-male castrated Domestic Shorthair cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service for a one-week history of collapsing episodes, as well as lethargy and decreased appetite of one month’s duration. Each episode occurred after the cat rose from bed and lasted
Lymph node aspirate from a dog Case Information A 5-year old spayed female mixed breed dog (64 pounds) presented to the oncology service at Cornell University Hospital for Animals for further evaluation of a mass present for roughly one month on the ventral right side of the throat, alongside the trachea. On physical examination,
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