Diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology in testicular disorders of red deer (Cervus elaphus): a case report

Pintus E, Ros-Santaella JL, Garde JJ

Department of Pathology and Veterinary Clinic, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy

We used fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) to diagnose Sertoli cell-only pattern and hypospermatogenesis in an Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus hispanicus). Cytologic diagnosis was confirmed by histology and epididymal sperm analysis. We conclude that FNAC can be an important diagnostic tool in testicular diseases of wildlife.

doi: 10.7589/2013-11-304