ACVP Veterinary Pathology case studies
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The ACVP Certifying Examination is the credentialing pathway through which the American College of Veterinary Pathologists board-certifies veterinarians in veterinary anatomic pathology or veterinary clinical pathology. It is a two-part examination process: candidates progress through the Phase I Examination and then the Phase II Examinations, which together lead to board certification. The ACVP Veterinary Pathology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,277 words.
1Pancytopenia in a Young Dog After NSAID Exposure
A 2-year-old female intact Labrador Retriever presents with 3 days of lethargy, fever (40.1 C), and petechiae on the gingiva. The owner reports giving an unknown dose of an over-the-counter NSAID for limping 10 days ago.
448 words, about 2 min2Equine Liver Biopsy: Interpreting a Mixed Pattern
A 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare presents with weight loss over 6 weeks, icterus, and photosensitization on unpigmented muzzle skin. Serum biochemistry: GGT 210 U/L (ref 5-25), ALP 480 U/L (ref 80-220), AST 640 U/L (ref 200-400), SDH 45 U/L (ref 1-15), total bilirubin 95 umol/L with direct fraction 70 umol/L, bile acids 88 umol/L (ref <15), albumin 22 g/L (ref 26-37), globulins 48 g/L (ref 25-45).
481 words, about 2 min3Feline Lymph Node Fine-Needle Aspirate With Ambiguous Cells
A 9-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat has a 2 cm firm left popliteal lymph node and mild weight loss. Fine-needle aspirate smears are moderately cellular.
459 words, about 2 min4Bovine Abortion: Deciding What to Submit
A 400-cow dairy herd experiences 6 late-gestation abortions over 3 weeks, all between 7 and 8.5 months gestation. Cows are otherwise clinically normal; milk production is stable.
463 words, about 2 min5Canine Hematuria: Localizing the Bleed
A 6-year-old male castrated Boxer presents with a 2-week history of hematuria. Urinalysis: specific gravity 1.030, pH 7.0, protein 3+ (sulfosalicylic acid positive), RBC 100/hpf, no crystals, no bacteria on sediment exam.
426 words, about 2 min