Diagnostic hematology of reptiles.
Clin Lab Med
; 31(1): 87-108, 2011 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21295724
ABSTRACT
The hematologic evaluation of reptiles is an indispensable diagnostic tool in exotic veterinary practice. The diversity of reptile species, their characteristic physiologic features, and effects of intrinsic and extrinsic factors present unique challenges for accurate interpretation of the hemogram. Combining the clinical presentation with hematologic findings provides valuable information in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease and helps guide the clinician toward therapy and further diagnostic testing. This article outlines the normal and pathologic morphology of blood cells of reptile species. The specific comparative aspects of reptiles are emphasized, and structural and functional abnormalities in the reptilian hemogram are described.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Reptiles
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Blood Cells
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Lab Med
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA