spleen Flashcards
1
Q
4 classes of generalised splenomegaly
A
Splenitis
immune
congestion
cellular infiltrate
2
Q
how does CHF cause generalised splenomegaly?
A
right sided heart failure leads to portal hypertension and splenic venous stasis
3
Q
name 3 breeds at risk of splenic histocytic sarcoma
A
Bernese mountain dog, Flat coat retriever, golden retriever
4
Q
which stain is useful to detect cells of hemp organ?
A
romanowsky stain
