Cytology of the pancreas.

Pancreatic fine-needle biopsy and cytologic evaluation is an important diagnostic tool that is not commonly used in veterinary medicine. This article discusses how to obtain and interpret pancreatic fine-needle biopsies. Normal pancreatic cytology, along with the potential diagnostic pitfalls, is also outlined. The cytologic features of pancreatic inflammation, hyperplasia, and neoplasia are discussed and illustrated.