EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CYTOPATHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF LESIONS DIAGNOSED IN DOGS AND CATS ATTENDED BY A MIBILE CYTOPATHOLOGY SERVISSE IN PALMAS, TOCANTINS, BRAZIL
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev8n3-060Keywords:
Cytology, Veterinary, Neoplasia, Dogs, CatsAbstract
Cytopathology is widely used in veterinary medicine as a rapid, minimally invasive, and low-cost diagnostic method, being particularly useful in the investigation of cutaneous and subcutaneous masses and inflammatory or infectious processes. The objective of this study was to characterize the epidemiological and cytopathological profile of lesions diagnosed in dogs and cats assisted by a mobile cytopathology service in veterinary clinics in the municipality of Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. A retrospective study was conducted based on cytopathological reports obtained between March 2024 and August 2025. A total of 82 cytological examinations were analyzed, containing information on species, breed, sex, age, and cytopathological diagnosis. The canine species represented 87.8% of the cases and the feline species 12.2%. A higher frequency of females (64.6%) was observed compared to males (35.4%). The mean age of the animals was approximately 7.6 years. Neoplastic lesions corresponded to 67.1% of the diagnoses, followed by inflammatory or infectious processes (25.6%). Among the neoplasms, mammary tumors, mast cell tumors, and hemangiosarcomas stood out. Leishmaniasis was the main infectious disease identified. The results demonstrate the relevance of cytopathology as a rapid and efficient diagnostic method in routine veterinary clinical practice.
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