Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with cough and weight loss diagnosed with marginal zone lymphoma
By Burgess, Hilary J. et al.·Published in Veterinary Clinical Pathology·2020·Department of Veterinary Pathology Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon SK Canada, Canada·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Marginal zone lymphoma in a dog
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old spayed female American Cocker Spaniel was brought in for a persistent cough and noticeable weight loss. During the examination, the vet found swollen lymph nodes, leading to a diagnosis of marginal zone lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system. Unfortunately, the dog did not receive chemotherapy and was euthanized more than four years after her initial symptoms appeared. This case highlights the importance of monitoring older dogs for signs of illness like coughing and weight loss.
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Abstract
AbstractA 13‐year‐old spayed female American Cocker Spaniel was presented for evaluation of a cough and weight loss. Physical exam revealed generalized lymphadenopathy. The patient was diagnosed with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) on histopathology of an extirpated lymph node. This report demonstrates an unusual case of a pleomorphic neoplastic population documented on cytologic evaluation that had moncytoid features and peripheral blood involvement; a previously undocumented IgG1 monoclonal gammopathy was also an interesting feature of this canine MZL. The patient did not undergo chemotherapy for lymphoma and was euthanized over 4 years after the initial presentation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.12874