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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Canine cutaneous lymphoma

Journal:
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Year:
1982
Authors:
McKeever, Patrick J. et al.
Affiliation:
From the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55108, where Dr. McKeever is an associate Professsor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Dr. Grindem is a veterinary medical associate in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Dr. Stevens is professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, and Dr. Osborne is professor and head, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
Species:
dog

Abstract

SUMMARY Cutaneous lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) was diagnosed by multiple biopsies of nonulcerated cutaneous lesions in 13 dogs. The disease was initially characterized by erythema and alopecia of the trunk. Subsequently severe scaling, pruritus, and skin nodules developed. Lymph nodes were usually normal in size during early stages of the disease but became enlarged as the disease became extensive. Four dogs were treated with cytotoxic drugs. Marked improvement of skin lesions occurred in 3 dogs, but treatment did not prevent development of extra-cutaneous lesions.

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.1982.180.05.531