Changes

These can be identified by the protein and cellular content of the sample.  

These can be identified by the protein and cellular content of the sample.  

The fluid fluid can give an indication of prognosis; in the cat prognosis is generally poor for all diagnosis except [[Pyothorax|pyothorax]] (an exudate with degenerate neutrophils and intracellular bacteria). Therefore it is often useful to perform in-house cytology to give a preliminary diagnosis, which allows the owners to make an informed decision before proceeding with further treatment. Differential diagnosis in the cat include [[Heart Failure|congestive heart failure]], [[Feline Infectious Peritonitis|FIP]], [[Pyothorax|pyothorax]], [[Neoplasia - Pathology|neoplasia]], [[Haemothorax|haemothorax]] and [[Chylothorax|chylothorax]].

The fluid fluid can give an indication of prognosis; in the cat prognosis is generally poor for all diagnosis except [[Pyothorax|pyothorax]] (an exudate with degenerate neutrophils and intracellular bacteria). Therefore it is often useful to perform in-house cytology to give a preliminary diagnosis, which allows the owners to make an informed decision before proceeding with further treatment. Differential diagnosis in the cat include [[Heart Failure|congestive heart failure]], [[Feline Infectious Peritonitis|FIP]], [[Pyothorax|pyothorax]], [[Neoplasia - Pathology|neoplasia]], [[Haemothorax|haemothorax]] and [[Chylothorax|chylothorax]]. It should be noted that any pleural effusion may produce bizarre mesothelial cells which could be mistaken for neoplastic cells.

=References=

=References=

Copas, V (2011) '''Diagnosis and treatment of equine pleuropneumonia''' ''In Practice 2011;33:155-162''

Copas, V (2011) '''Diagnosis and treatment of equine pleuropneumonia''' ''In Practice 2011;33:155-162''

[[Category:To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

[[Category:To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]

[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]