B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma of the nictitating membrane as the first presenting sign in a 2‐year‐old Springer Spaniel. Issue 11 (12th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holm, Frederik; Hardon, Tommy; Clasen‐Linde, Erik; Hjorth Mikkelsen, Lauge; Heegaard, Steffen
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 2246
• Page End: 2251
• Publication Date: 2018-10-12
• Subjects: canine -- immunohistochemistry -- lymphoblastic -- lymphoma -- neoplasia -- nictitating membrane; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma is an aggressive malignant disease. Necropsy and microscopical examination revealed widespread disease with a high proliferation index. This is the first reported case of B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma presenting in the ocular region and only the second reported lymphoma of the nictitating membrane. Abstract : B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma is an aggressive malignant disease. Necropsy and microscopical examination revealed widespread disease with a high proliferation index. This is the first reported case of B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma presenting in the ocular region and only the second reported lymphoma of the nictitating membrane.