Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) diagnosed in a 16-year-old dog
By Hewicker, M et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis·1990·Institut fü, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Epidermotropic lymphosarcoma (mycosis fungoides) in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old dog was diagnosed with a skin cancer called mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma affecting the skin. The dog showed specific skin lesions that led the veterinarian to perform biopsies for a definitive diagnosis. Although additional tests using specialized antibodies did not provide more information about the cancerous cells, the initial findings were enough to confirm the condition. Treatment options for this type of cancer can vary, so it's important for pet owners to discuss the best approach with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
The clinical findings in a 16-year-old dog with mycosis fungoides are described. The definitive diagnosis was based on the characteristic histopathological lesions in the skin and mucosal biopsies. An immunohistological examination using monoclonal antibodies directed against the Thy-1 antigen of canine peripheral T lymphocytes did not give any further evidence of the identity of the infiltrating lymphoid cells.
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