PRAC Intestinal Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
How can inflammation be distinguished from neoplasia in intestinal villi with cellular infiltrates?
A
Look at type of cells. If they appear all the same then this may indicate a lymphoma.
2
Q
What is a leiomyoma?
A
A benign smooth muscle tumour.
3
Q
What can cause intussuception?
A
Any pathogen/disease process that alters gut motility. This could be things like parvovirus etc.
4
Q
What causes FIP?
A
Feline Coronavirus - this leads to granulomatous inflammation.
