Incidental Findings Flashcards

1
Q

Mucus threads

A

Confused with casts
Resemble twisted ribbon
Common in horses

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2
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What does mucus threads indicate?

A

Urethral irritation or contamination with genital secretions

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3
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Spermatozoa

A

Intact males
Large numbers can give false positives for proteins
It May be seen in recently bred females

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4
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Fat

A

Common in cats
Not clinically significant
It May be confused with red blood cells

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5
Q

Fecal contaminants

A

Not common
Find its way into free catch samples
Dipylidium caninum=tapeworm egg= in strained cat urine

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6
Q

True Junk

A

Starch granules
Fungal spores
pollen

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