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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