Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
An atypical presentation of multi-systemic B-cell lymphoma in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Torrent, Albert et al.
- Affiliation:
- The William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Torrent · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This report discusses a horse that showed an unusual case of multicentric B-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system. The horse experienced sudden and severe lameness in multiple legs, along with muscle wasting and weakness. This situation emphasizes that when a horse has serious leg problems and muscle loss, it's important for veterinarians to consider cancer as a possible cause. The treatment details and outcome were not provided in the report.
Abstract
This report describes an unusual presentation of multicentric B-cell lymphoma with central and peripheral nerve involvement in a horse that was presented with acute onset, severe, multiple limb lameness, and muscle atrophy. This case highlights the importance of including neoplasia in the differential list in horses presenting for severe limb lameness associated with muscle atrophy, muscle fasciculations, and weakness.
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