Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Primary brain B-cell lymphoma in a 3-year-old Maltese dog
By Kim, Na-Hyun et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Department of Veterinary Pathology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary central nervous system B-cell lymphoma in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Maltese was diagnosed with primary central nervous system B-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the brain. This condition is quite rare in young dogs and represents a small percentage of brain tumors in canines. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide information on treatment or outcome, so it's unclear how the dog responded to any interventions. If your dog is showing signs of neurological issues, such as seizures or changes in behavior, it's important to consult your veterinarian for a thorough evaluation.
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Abstract
This report describes a primary central nervous system B-cell lymphoma in a 3-year-old intact female Maltese dog. Canine primary central nervous system lymphomas constitute about 4% of all intracranial primary neoplasms, but comprehensive histopathologic classifications have rarely been carried out. This is the first report of this disease in a young adult dog.
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