Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds

Name: Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds
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ISBN: 9781119650461

by Robert E. Schmidt, Jason D. Struthers, David N. Phalen

3rd Edition

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Print ISBN	9781119650461
eText ISBN	9781119650485
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Publishing Year	2024
Edition	3rd Edition
Language	English
Pages	768

Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds, 3rd Edition provides an authoritative reference to gross and microscopic lesions in pet and aviary birds. Developed for veterinary pathologists, pathology residents, avian practitioners, and veterinary students, this work supports diagnostic evaluation across avian species.

The narrative structures its coverage around organ systems, examining pathological changes in the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, urinary, reproductive, and nervous systems. This systematic organization clarifies how specific diseases impact individual organs and body regions. Additionally, dedicated chapters address disease presentations specific to distinct avian groups, including passerines, Columbidae, and raptors.

To aid in practical lesion identification, the text incorporates over 1,200 high-quality, full-color images illustrating diverse avian pathological conditions. This visual record allows practitioners and residents to verify pathological findings against documented diagnostic cases.

Chapter 1: Anatomy and Postmortem Examination
- • Avian Anatomy
- • Postmortem Procedures
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 2: Cardiovascular System
- • Congenital Anomalies
- • Pericardial Disease
- • Heart Disease
- • Vascular Disease
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 3: Respiratory System
- • Normal Structure
- • Upper Respiratory Disease
- • Lower Respiratory Disease
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 4: Gastrointestinal System and Pancreas
- • Normal Microscopic Anatomy
- • Gastrointestinal Disease
- • Beak
- • Oral Cavity
- • Esophagus and Crop
- • Proventriculus
- • Ventriculus
- • Small and Large Intestines
- • Cloaca
- • Exocrine Pancreas
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 5: Liver
- • Normal Anatomy
- • Congenital Disease
- • Infectious Disease
- • Noninfectious Disease
- • Gallbladder
- • Neoplasia
- • Non-neoplastic Epithelial Proliferative Lesions
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 6: Urinary System
- • Normal Structure
- • Systemic Effects of Renal Failure
- • Renal Disease
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 7: Reproductive System
- • Male Reproductive System
- • Female Reproductive System
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 8: Endocrine System
- • Pituitary Gland
- • Thyroid Glands
- • Parathyroid Glands
- • Adrenal Glands
- • Pancreatic Islets
- • Ultimobranchial Bodies
- • Carotid Bodies, Aortic Bodies, Pineal Gland, and Gastrointestinal Endocrine System
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 9: Lymphatic and Hematopoietic System
- • Normal Structure
- • Immunity
- • Disease
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System
- • Skeletal Muscle
- • Tendons and Ligaments
- • Bone and Cartilage
- • Disease of the Joints
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 11: Nervous System
- • Unique Anatomy of the Avian Neurological System
- • Central Nervous System
- • Peripheral Nervous System
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 12: Integument
- • The Normal Anatomy of the Skin and Feathers
- • External Examination: Skin and Subcutis
- • Congenital and Acquired Malformations
- • Infectious Disease
- • Noninfectious Disease
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 13: Special Sense Organs
- • Eye
- • Ear
- • Olfactory/Taste Organs
- • Somatosensory Receptors
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 14: Peritoneum and Mesenteries
- • Structure
- • Effusions
- • Inflammatory Disease
- • Infectious Disease
- • Noninfectious Diseases
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 15: Doves and Pigeons
- • Congenital Diseases
- • Infectious Diseases
- • Non-infectious Conditions
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 16: Passerine Birds
- • Normal Structure
- • Congenital Disease
- • Infectious Disease
- • Noninfectious Disease
- • Neoplasia
- • Non-neoplastic Proliferative Lesions
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 17: Raptors
- • Normal Structure
- • Congenital Malformations
- • Infectious Disease
- • Parasites
- • Noninfectious Disease
- • Neoplastic Disease
- • Miscellaneous
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 18: Cytology
- • Part I: Normal Cytology
- • Part II: Diagnostic Cytology
- • Additional Reading
Chapter 19: Advanced Diagnostics
- • Introduction
- • Special Histologic Stains Used as Ancillary Diagnostic Testing in Avian Species
- • Immunohistochemistry
- • In Situ Hybridization
- • Molecular Diagnostics
- • Targeted Molecular Diagnostics
- • Sequencing Technologies
- • Future Diagnostics
- • Additional Reading