Hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma in feline

Cytological analysis of the pleural cavity becomes extremely important for the diagnosis of tumors that have no visible or palpable mass. The aim of this study is to report a case of hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma in a cat, a rare neoplasm, emphasizing the importance of laboratory tests, especially the analysis of effusions. This report discloses the usefulness of cytology in effusions directing the clinical veterinarian for the correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

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Main Authors: Teixeira,Luciele Varaschini, Martins,Danieli Brolo, França,Raqueli Teresinha, Amaral,Anne Santos do, Mazzanti,Cínthia Melazzo, Lopes,Sonia Terezinha dos Anjos
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2012
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782012000400016
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