Taking a Biopsy

Abstract

Good biopsy protocol depends on excellent interaction with diagnostic pathologists. This article reviews the essentials of diagnostic appraisal, specimen preparation, biopsy interpretation, proper reporting, and implementation of biopsy results in case management. The emphasis is on biopsy of malignancy.

Authors

Carter RF; Valli VEO

Journal

Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice, Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 939–968

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

July 1, 1990

DOI

10.1016/s0195-5616(90)50079-0

ISSN

0195-5616

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Ron Carter

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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