Program Overview

Course Overview

The VSGP 860 course, titled Diagnostic Cytology of Solid Masses, is offered by the School of Veterinary Medicine. This course is part of the VSGP program and is worth 2 credits.

Course Description

The course encompasses formal and interactive lectures, as well as lab sessions in diagnostic cytology. Case studies of various types of masses of the skin and internal organs are used to study microscopic evaluation and interpretation of inflammatory and neoplastic lesions. The collection of cytology samples by Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), needle only aspiration, and touch imprints from lymph nodes, liver, or any skin masses from available necropsy cases is also a main feature of the lab work.

Course Requirements

• The course includes a case-based assignment, which is a required part of the program.
  • This assignment includes a short presentation and a written report.

Program Details

• School: School of Veterinary Medicine
• Program: VSGP
• Credits: 2
• Course Title: Diagnostic Cytology of Solid Masses
• Course Code: VSGP 860