Lymphosarcoma in a thoroughbred filly

Authors: Blakeley JA, Dewes HF
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 4, pp 82, Apr 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Ear/nose/throat, Liver/hepatic disease, Neoplasia, Oncology, Respiratory system, Disease/defect, Inflammation
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: A case of lymphosarcoma in an 8-month-old thoroughbred filly is described. The course of the disease extended over 3 weeks. The initial symptom was swelling in all limbs. The terminal symptoms were dominated by congestive heart failure and respiratory distress, both being the direct result of invasive neoplastic tissue. Lymphoblasts were seen in smears but total white cells remained within normal limits. Large tumours were present in all the major organs except the liver.

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