Key points
• Neurolymphomatosis is a rare differential diagnosis in horses presenting with branching, cord-like subcutaneous masses, diffuse weakness, polyneuritis or mononeuropathy.
• Further tests including blood smear, multiple nerve biopsies, ultrasonography, endoscopy, CSF analysis, electromyography and repeat examination can help with diagnosis.
• Immunohistochemistry of neural tissue is required to diagnose neurolymphomatosis.

Post Type

  • Article
  • EVE Article

Topic

  • Lymphoma
  • biopsy

Publish Date

December 1, 2024

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