Feline alimentary lymphoma
- 27 February 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Vol. 14 (3), 182-190
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x12439265
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.Keywords
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