Figure 5. Micrograph of an ulcerated nail bed with a poorly pigmented melanoma in a dog (haematoxylin and eosin, 200×). It is important to note that not all the cells have a pigmented cytoplasm.

CPD article: Histopathology: how to maximise sample submission

Providing a complete, concise and accurate clinical history is key for accurate processing and interpretation of histology samples. Most laboratories provide a submission form that should be sent...