Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Extranodal lymphoma in cats - what to know about treatment and
By Moore, Antony·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·Veterinary Oncology Consultants Pty Ltd, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Extranodal lymphoma in the cat: prognostic factors and treatment options.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with extranodal lymphoma, which is a type of cancer that can occur outside the lymph nodes, may show symptoms like weight loss, vomiting, or changes in appetite. Treatment options can vary based on the location of the lymphoma, and while some cases may only need localized therapy, others might require more extensive systemic treatment. Prognosis can be challenging to determine due to the lack of specific information for different types of extranodal lymphoma. It's important for pet owners to work closely with their veterinarian to decide on the best treatment plan based on the individual cat's condition.
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Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: The majority of feline lymphoma is extranodal. While the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the most commonly affected site, non-GI extranodal lymphomas, which are the focus of this review, account for a large proportion of lymphomas in cats. This article discusses prognostic factors for the most common of these extranodal lymphomas, both in general terms and specifically for individual sites. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: Prognostic factors remain poorly defined for feline lymphoma. Many cats with extranodal lymphoma have stage I disease at an accessible site. A major question for patients with apparently localised extranodal lymphoma is whether the tumour can be treated with localised therapy alone or requires systemic treatment as well. Again there is often no specific information available for a particular site, such as a localised intramuscular lymphoma. Instead, reliance must be placed on careful patient staging, particularly if local therapy alone is planned. EVIDENCE BASE: Until such time as further studies looking at stage, anatomic site, histological grade and immunophenotype are available to assist treatment decision making for an individual cat with extranodal lymphoma, it seems reasonable to draw inferences from other common extranodal sites for which more specific information exists, such as nasal lymphoma.
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