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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Signs==
====Dogs: Multicentric Lymphoma====
====Dogs: Multicentric Lymphoma====
The most common presenting sign in dogs is a lymphadenopathy, with only 10-20% of dogs presenting clinically unwell. Dogs that do present with clinical signs may be anorexic, lethargic and have lost weight.
The most common presenting sign in dogs is a lymphadenopathy, with only 10-20% of dogs presenting clinically unwell. Dogs that do present with clinical signs may be anorexic, lethargic and have lost weight.
'''Renal''' lymphoma also occurs in cats and affeted animals will present with signs similar to renal failure.
'''Renal''' lymphoma also occurs in cats and affeted animals will present with signs similar to renal failure.
===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
An abdominal mass may be palpable and bowel loops may feel thickened in alimentary lymphoma. Additionally enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes and enlarged abdominal organs may be palpable . Muffled heart sounds and a non-compressible thoracic region may be found in mediastinal lymphoma.
An abdominal mass may be palpable and bowel loops may feel thickened in alimentary lymphoma. Additionally enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes and enlarged abdominal organs may be palpable . Muffled heart sounds and a non-compressible thoracic region may be found in mediastinal lymphoma.