Cytological features of mandibular actinomycotic osteomyelitis in a cow.

Authors :: Militerno, G.
Source :: Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association. 9/20/2008, Vol. 163 Issue 12, p369-370. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article presents a report describing the cytopathological features of actinomycotic osteomyelitis in cattle, emphasized by the usefulness of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in Bologna, Italy. It notes that FNAB is a less aggressive procedure in recognizing microorganisms and sulphur granules. It also notes that FNAB is a safe, easy-to-use, fast, and effective diagnostic technique before microbiological examination and antimicrobial therapy.