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===Horse===
===Horse===
A '''thoracic effusion''' may occur in the alimentary and multicentric forms of the disease, which usually has the characteristics of a '''[[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]]'''.
A '''thoracic effusion''' may occur in the alimentary and multicentric forms of the disease, which usually has the characteristics of a '''[[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]]'''.
Mediastinal lymphoma also produces clinical signs such as pointing of the forelimb, tachycardia, distension of the jugular vein and caudal displacement of the heart - it may be confused with [[:Category:Colic in Horses|colic]]. It should be differentiated from mediastinal abscessation by ultrasound of the mass and cytology of pleural fluid.
Intra-abdominal neoplasia (which can be multicentric or alimentary) may presents with a history of chronic weight loss and inappetance, recurring colic and intermittant pyrexia.
==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==