When the Tests Disagree: The Diagnostic Gap Between Cytology and Histopathology in Canine Splenic Masses
About this episode
The episode discusses the discrepancies between cytology and histopathology in diagnosing canine splenic masses.
Send us Fan Mail A splenic mass shows up on ultrasound and the question hits like a brick: benign or malignant? We go straight at the uncomfortable truth behind canine splenic cytology. Even when splenic FNA feels like the “do something now” step, the match between cytology and histopathology is only moderate, and that has consequences for how we advise families, schedule rechecks, and decide when splenectomy is the safest path. We talk with Drs. Janet Grimes and Matthew Aluisio about what t...
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Janet Grimes, Dr. Matthew Aluisio
Topics covered
- diagnostic gap
- canine splenic masses
- cytology
- histopathology
- veterinary medicine
Keywords
- splenic mass
- ultrasound
- benign
- malignant
- FNA
- splenectomy
- veterinary diagnosis
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Organizations: AVMA Journals
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