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'''Horse'''

'''Horse'''

:In equine lymphoma, neoplastic cells are not always present, but when they are this may allow diagnosis.

:In equine lymphoma, neoplastic cells are not always present, but when they are this may allow diagnosis.

:A sample of pleural or peritoneal fluid may be taken and examined cytologically if it is present. Otherwise a direct fine needle aspirate of the mass of lymph nodes may be performed. Any fluid sampled should be a modified transudate and contain a mixed cell population. Neoplastic lymphocytes are pleomorphic round cells that demonstrate anisocytosis and anisokaryosis and have very basophilic cytoplasm. If these cells are present then the diagnosis of lymphoma can be confirmed, otherwise surgical biopsy may be necessary.

:A sample of pleural or peritoneal fluid may be taken and examined cytologically if it is present. Otherwise a direct fine needle aspirate of the mass of lymph nodes may be performed. The fluid should be a modified transudate and contain a mixed cell population. Neoplastic lymphocytes are pleomorphic round cells that demonstrate anisocytosis and anisokaryosis and have very basophilic cytoplasm. If these cells are present then the diagnosis of lymphoma can be confirmed, otherwise surgical biopsy may be necessary.

===Biopsy===

===Biopsy===

Whilst receiving chemotherapy. patients should receive a high quality, palatable diet to maintain calorific intake. If animals become anorexic they should receive appetite stimulation in cats e.g Cyproheptadine (Periactin) or [[Emetics and Anti-Emetic Drugs|antiemetics]] if vomiting occurs.

Whilst receiving chemotherapy. patients should receive a high quality, palatable diet to maintain calorific intake. If animals become anorexic they should receive appetite stimulation in cats e.g Cyproheptadine (Periactin) or [[Emetics and Anti-Emetic Drugs|antiemetics]] if vomiting occurs.

Additionally, [[Principles of Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]], laxatives and [[Systemic Analgesia|analgesia]] may be required.

Additionally, [[Principles of Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]], laxatives and [[Systemic Analgesia|analgesia]] may be required.

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

[[Category:Respiratory System - Hyperplastic/Neoplastic Pathology]]

[[Category:Respiratory System - Hyperplastic/Neoplastic Pathology]]

[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

[[Category:Liver,_Secondary_Tumours]]

[[Category:Liver,_Secondary_Tumours]]

[[Category:Neoplasia]]

[[Category:Neoplasia]]

[[Category:Splenic Neoplasia]]

[[Category:Splenic Neoplasia]]