Chapter 18 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases THE FERRET Estrogen toxicosis and bone marrow suppression resulting in a life-threatening anemia are covered in Chapter 22. Lymphoma Lymphoma is the most common malignancy of the ferret. Several forms of lymphoma exist; the most frequent is lymphocytic form, which involves the lymph nodes and spreads to visceral organs later in the disease. The lymphoblastic form, seen mostly in young ferrets, produces visceral neoplasms early on in the disease. Another form is a combination type rarely seen. CLINICAL SIGNS • Enlarged peripheral lymph nodes • Chronic lethargy • Cycles of illness and recovery • Anorexia • Weight loss DIAGNOSIS • Clinical signs and history • Needle aspirate of lymph node can suggest diagnosis Mature, well-differentiated lymphocytes present with adult form • Excisional biopsy of lymph nodes or organ biopsy • Complete blood cell count (CBC) may show lymphocytosis • Radiographs/ultrasonography • Cytology of any fluid (pleural or abdominal) TREATMENT • Available chemotherapy/multidrug protocols include: Prednisone Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Diseases of the Endocrine System Diseases of the Nervous System Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Common Diseases of Companion Animals Aug 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL | Comments Off on Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases Full access? Get Clinical Tree Get Clinical Tree app for offline access Get Clinical Tree app for offline access
Chapter 18 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases THE FERRET Estrogen toxicosis and bone marrow suppression resulting in a life-threatening anemia are covered in Chapter 22. Lymphoma Lymphoma is the most common malignancy of the ferret. Several forms of lymphoma exist; the most frequent is lymphocytic form, which involves the lymph nodes and spreads to visceral organs later in the disease. The lymphoblastic form, seen mostly in young ferrets, produces visceral neoplasms early on in the disease. Another form is a combination type rarely seen. CLINICAL SIGNS • Enlarged peripheral lymph nodes • Chronic lethargy • Cycles of illness and recovery • Anorexia • Weight loss DIAGNOSIS • Clinical signs and history • Needle aspirate of lymph node can suggest diagnosis Mature, well-differentiated lymphocytes present with adult form • Excisional biopsy of lymph nodes or organ biopsy • Complete blood cell count (CBC) may show lymphocytosis • Radiographs/ultrasonography • Cytology of any fluid (pleural or abdominal) TREATMENT • Available chemotherapy/multidrug protocols include: Prednisone Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Diseases of the Endocrine System Diseases of the Nervous System Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Common Diseases of Companion Animals Aug 31, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL | Comments Off on Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases Full access? Get Clinical Tree
