Veterinary Anatomical Pathology

Anatomical Pathology

The Pathology Unit of the veterinary laboratory of Echevarne is a reference for veterinary clinics and hospitals throughout the country, uniting qualified personnel with the most advanced technical means.

Since 2019, the Unit has been operating under a Digital Pathology system, a system that is progressively being implemented throughout the world and replacing the traditional conventional analog microscopy system. Digital Pathology is based on the use of high resolution scanners that digitize the histological preparations, so that the diagnosis is made on screens with dedicated image management software. In this way we obtain greater versatility, delocalisation, quick access to archived material and greater capacity for information management (cell counting, measurements of sizes or surfaces, etc).

In addition to the usual diagnostic support techniques (Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry), Molecular Biology (PCR, HIS) techniques are used that are progressively incorporated into this discipline.

Echevarne Veterinaria offers a necropsy service for pets. The interdisciplinary coordination of this department with those of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology allows to offer a comprehensive diagnostic service.

This area is formed by the pathologists Jesús María Cuesta and Jaume Alomar. Jesús María Cuesta holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Extremadura (2009) and a PhD from the University of Extremadura, specialising in Pathological Anatomy (2017). Focused on anatomopathological diagnosis since 2017. He has several publications in high impact scientific journals.

One of the main objectives of Echevarne is the advice to the client. Pathological Anatomy being a largely interpretative specialty, Echevarne Veterinaria prioritizes a fluid communication between the pathologist and the veterinarian, to collaborate and provide the necessary information for decision making.