Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Primary T-cell lymphoma causing nerve problems in a dog's brain
By Long, S N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2001·Department of Small Animal Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary T-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with primary T-cell lymphoma affecting the central nervous system after showing signs of multiple cranial nerve problems, like difficulty moving its eyes and weakness. The veterinarian used a special test to examine the fluid around the dog's brain and spinal cord, which helped confirm the diagnosis. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, but the specific outcome for this dog isn't provided. If your dog shows unusual neurological symptoms, it's important to consult your vet for further evaluation.
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Abstract
Primary T-cell lymphoma is a rare form of CNS neoplasia. Diagnosis may be aided by use of cytologic examination of CSF. Primary CNS T-cell lymphoma should be considered in a patient with multiple cranial nerve abnormalities, even if results of imaging studies are considered normal.
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