Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How accurate is lung fine-needle aspiration in dogs and cats?
By DeBerry, Jennifer D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Correlation between fine-needle aspiration cytopathology and histopathology of the lung in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
In a study involving 28 dogs and cats with lung problems, researchers looked at samples taken from the lungs using a method called fine-needle aspiration (FNA). They compared the results of these samples to more detailed tissue examinations to see how well they matched. The findings showed that in 82% of the cases, the initial FNA results correctly indicated whether the lung issue was cancerous or inflammatory. Importantly, no complications arose from the FNA procedure, suggesting it is a safe and effective way to diagnose lung issues in pets. Overall, FNA is a helpful tool for veterinarians when assessing lung problems in dogs and cats.
Abstract
Medical records from 28 patients having fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytopathology and histopathology of pulmonary lesions were reviewed. Clinical signs, thoracic radiographs, cytopathology, histopathology, and complications associated with FNA were evaluated. Correlation between cytopathological and histopathological diagnoses was determined. Cytopathological specimens were classified as neoplastic, inflammatory, or nondiagnostic. Histopathological diagnoses were categorized as neoplastic or inflammatory. No complications were observed following FNA. Diagnoses obtained by FNA cytopathology accurately reflected the diagnosis obtained on histopathological examination in 82% of cases. Fine-needle aspiration cytopathology of the lung is a useful and safe diagnostic tool in dogs and cats with pulmonary parenchymal lesions.
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