Definition time!

The N:C ratio is a term used to describe how much cytoplasm there is in a cell compared to how big or small the nucleus is.

Cells with a high N:C ratio have a small amount of...

It’s super important to recognize what mesothelial cells look like, because they can be easily mistaken for neoplastic epithelial cells if you’re not expecting them.

This is one way...

What are those eosinophils doing in there?

This was a liver aspirate from a dog with an enlarged liver.  There are tons of intermediate to large sized lymphocytes (not supposed to be in a...

Definition time! 

Lipofuscin is a neat little pigment that you can find in the cytoplasm of hepatocytes. It’s just a normal aging change, so no need to panic when you see it.

It’s tempting to just aim for the center of masses when sampling, but it’s a good idea to sample multiple different areas in case the center is all necrotic material. This is especially...

Ahhh, the Cushings liver  

This case fits in a nice little box tied up with a Cushings bow.

A 14 year old Yorkie presented with PU/PD. His liver was heterogenous and enlarged on abdominal...