Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline alimentary lymphoma signs, diagnosis, and treatment
By Barrs, Vanessa & Beatty, Julia·Published in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·2012·Valentine Charlton Cat Centre, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia, Australia·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Feline alimentary lymphoma
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old domestic cat was diagnosed with alimentary lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the intestines. This condition can be tricky to identify because it can look similar to other intestinal issues, like lymphoplasmacytic enteritis, especially when only small tissue samples are taken during endoscopy. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for determining the best treatment options. With proper care, cats diagnosed with this condition can receive treatments tailored to their specific type of lymphoma, which can help manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.
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Abstract
Practical relevance Alimentary lymphoma (AL) occurs commonly in cats and exists as distinct subtypes that differ in their clinical course, response to treatment and prognosis. Accurate diagnosis is important to guide appropriate treatment. Clinical challenges Differentiation of low-grade alimentary lymphoma from lymphoplasmacytic enteritis can be challenging, especially where endoscopic intestinal biopsies, which sample only the mucosa and submucosa, are used. The major differentials for intermediate- and high-grade alimentary lymphoma are other neoplastic and non-neoplastic intestinal mass lesions. The diagnosis of large granular lymphocyte lymphoma requires vigilance as it may be missed with routine diagnostics. Patient group AL affects predominantly middle- to old-aged domestic crossbred cats (median age 10–13 years). Evidence base The evidence supporting this review is grade II, III and IV, derived from prospective studies, retrospective case series, reviews, extrapolation from other species, pathophysiological justification and the combined clinical experience of those working in the field.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x12439265