Effusions

Question 1

Transudate protein
cell number/type
and example cause

Answer 1

<2.5 g/dL
<1500
Mononuclear
Hypoalbuminemia

Question 2

Modified Transudate protein
cell number/type
and example cause

Answer 2

>2.5 
1,000-7,000
Mononuclear 
Variable cells type 
CHF

Question 3

Non septic Exudate
protein
cell number/type
and example cause

Answer 3

> 3
5,000k
Neuts (degenerate w/intercellular bacteria)
GI perf

Question 4

Chylos characteristics and chem

Answer 4

Lymphocytes w/ > 100mg/dL triglyceride

Question 5

Hemmoragic
Protein
Cells features
Cause

Answer 5

> 3
1000
Similar to blood w Mac’s w hemoaoderin/RBC
Ruptured neoplasm DIC

Question 6

Neoplasia

Answer 6

> 2.5 neoplasticism tumor cells

Carcinomatosis or lymphoma

Question 7

Dxn uroabdomen

Answer 7

Creatinine >2x serum

Question 8

Dxn chylothorax effusion

Answer 8

Triglyceride >100mg/dL

Question 9

Dxn bile peritonitis

Answer 9

Bilirubin >2x serum

Question 10

Dxn suggestive of FIP

Answer 10

Protein electrophoresis
A:G < 0.8
Y globulins >32%

Question 11

Septic peritonitis Dogs effusion chem

Answer 11

Glucose >20mg/dL less than serum

Lactate >2 more serum

Question 12

Examples of neuroendocrine Tumors

Answer 12

Thyroid (malignant in dogs)
AGASACA (looks like)
Insulinoma

Question 13

Example of epithelial neoplasia

Answer 13

SCC

TCC

Question 14

Examples of mesenchymal neoplasia

Answer 14

Sarcomas 
Osteo
Hemangiosarcoma 
Fibro
Perivascular

Question 15

Round cell neos

Answer 15

Lymphoma 
Mast cell
Plasma cell
Hisyoocytoma 
TVT

Question 16

Mast cell components 4

Answer 16

Mast cells
EOS
Fibroblasts
Cartilage