CLINICAL AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CANINE INDOLENT LYMPHOMA

摘要

Limited information exists regarding the biological behavior and histological sub-types of canine indolent lymphoma. The purpose of this study was to describe clinical characteristics, treatment, outcome, and prognostic factors for this disease.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed. Cases treated at the Veterinary Hospital or diagnosed through the Outpatient Biopsy Service of the University of Pennsylvania with low-grade lymphoma from 1997-2009 were included. Information regardingsignalment, stage, treatment, outcome, and histological classification (WHO) was collected.