VetUpgrade - Master the Everyday Skills of Cytology for General Practice

02 - 04 March 2020 | Chengdu, China

Overview

Cytology is an especially valuable diagnostic aid in veterinary medicine. It has the advantage of being an inexpensive technique with a lower degree of invasiveness, and is able to provide a diagnosis with a very rapid turnaround time.

This 3-day course will give you the basics you need for in house cytology from sampling techniques, to slide examination approach, and will focus in particular on the cytological presentation of the most common canine and feline pathological conditions. Clinical case challenges and diagnostic algorithms will also be provided to help you understand the concepts presented and to consolidate your knowledge.

Topics

  • Basics of cytology
  • Cytology of skin and subcutaneous tissues
  • Cytology of ears
  • Cytology lymph nodes
  • Cytology of cavitary effusions
Preliminary Program
Monday, 2 March 2020

08.00 - 08.30 How to collect samples for cytological examination
08.30 - 09.00 How to prepare and stain cytology smears
09.00 - 09.30 How to approach the examination of a cytological sample
09.30 - 10.00 Cytology of skin and subcutaneous inflammatory lesions. How to recognise them
10.00 - 10.30 Coffee break
10.30 - 12.30 Cytology of the most common skin and subcutaneous tumours. How to recognise them. Part 1
12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH
13.30 - 14.30 Cytology of the most common skin and subcutaneous tumours. How to recognise them. Part 2
14.30 - 16:00 Cytology rounds (skin cases)

Tuesday, 3 March 2020
08.00 - 08.30 What is the microscopic structure of lymph node and why it is important
08.30 - 09.15 Cytology of inflamed and reactive lymph nodes. How to recognise them
09.15 - 10.00 Cytology of metastatic tumours. How to recognise them
10.00 - 10.30 Coffee break
10.30 - 12.30 Cytology of canine lymphoma. How to recognise it and what is the best diagnostic approach?
12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH
13.30 - 14.30 Cytology of feline lymphoma. How to recognise it and what is the best diagnostic approach?
14.30 - 16:00 Cytology rounds (lymph node cases)
Wednesday, 4 March 2020

08.00 - 08.30 How to collect samples of cavitary effusions.
08.30 - 09.30 How to classify cavitary effusions and why it is important.
09.30 - 10.00 SPECIAL EFFUSIONS
10.00 - 10.30 Coffee break
10.30 - 12.30 Cytology rounds (cavitary effusions)
12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH
13.30 - 14.30 How to approach ear cytology
14.30 - 16:00 Cytology rounds (mixed cases)

 

Tuition Fee: EURO 570,–


Group Payment Discount

Register together with colleagues or friends to receive a discounted seminar fee. Maximum discount with a group size of 10 group members. 

Savings per Person:
2 group members 2%
3 group members 3%
4 group members 5%
5 group members 7%
6 group members 8%
7 group members 10%
8 group members 11%
9 group members 13%
10 group members 15%

If you have any questions regarding the registration or any other further details for the courses in Asia please contact the ESAVS Office for Asia: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.