Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine lymphoma signs and types in Porto Alegre dogs
By Elisa B. Neuwald et al.·Published in Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira·2014·Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Epidemiological, clinical and immunohistochemical aspects of canine lymphoma in the region of Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs diagnosed with lymphoma in Porto Alegre, Brazil, showed symptoms like swollen lymph nodes, difficulty breathing, lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Most of the affected dogs were middle-aged or older, with many in advanced stages of the disease. Blood tests revealed issues like anemia and changes in white blood cell counts. The study found that the clinical signs in these dogs were similar to those seen in lymphoma cases around the world, highlighting the need for awareness and early diagnosis.
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Abstract
This paper describes the epidemiological, clinical and immunohistochemical characteristics of canine lymphomas diagnosed in the region of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Thirty dogs were enrolled in the study; most of them were male (60%), mixed-breed (23%) and middle-aged or older. The majority (87%) of affected dogs showed the multicentric form. The B-cell phenotype was most frequently detected (62%); 37% of the animals were in clinical stage IV, and 83% were classified as sub-stage "b". Lymphadenopathy was observed in 67% of the cases, and dyspnea, prostration, decreased appetite and vomiting were the most common clinical signs encountered. Anemia was a frequently encountered laboratory alteration (57%), as were leukocytosis (40%), thrombocytopenia (33%), lymphopenia (30%), hyperglobulinemia (20%) and hypercalcemia (13%). The results of this study indicate that the clinical features of dogs with lymphoma in the region of Porto Alegre are similar to those observed worldwide.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-736X2014000400009