Hemolymphatic Neoplasias Flashcards
List classifications of lymphoid leukemias
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
List classifications of myeloid leukemias
- Granulocytic / myeloblastic
- Monocytic leukemia
- Megakaryocytic leukemia
- Erythroleukemia
(RBCs, granulocytes, PLTS: anything arising from bone marrow. NOT lymphocytes or plasma cells)
What is the diagnostic test of choice to differentiate non-neoplastic reactive lymphocytosis vs neoplasia?
FLOW cytometry
(Can do PARR too to see monoclonal vs polyclonal gammopathy, but it won’t say T vs B cell)
How can Flow Cytometry be helpful in diagnosis of suspect neoplasia?
- Can differentiate reactive lymphocytosis from neoplasia
- Differentiates between T vs B cell (prognostic indicator)
What are the limitations of PARR?
- Can’t distinguish AML vs ALL
- False positives with Ehrlichia canis and Lyme disease (tick borne diseases causing monoclonal gammopathy)
- Cant differentiate high grade from low grade lymphoma
What dog breeds are overrepresented to developing Lymphoma?
- Boxers
- Bull mastiff
- Goldens
- Airedale
- Rotties
What is the most common anatomical location for lymphoma in dogs?
- Multicentric (80%) affecting multiple LNs throughout the body
- Generalized, painless lymphadenopathy
(Alimentary Lymphoma is #2 in dogs)
What is the first step in diagnosing a patient presenting with generalized lymphadenopathy and non specific CS of weight loss?
- Cytology of LN with wood pecker / fenestration technique using a needle without the syringe attached
(avoid suction to avoid rupture of cells)
What cells are present in a normal lymphnode?
- 90% small lymphocytes
- 10% other cells
(makes it impossible to diagnose small cell/lymphocytic lymphoma with FNA)
What can you see on LN cytology that is indicative of reactive lymphocytosis?
- 80% small lymphocytes
- 20% plasma cells
- some neuts and macs
(polyclonal gammopathy)
What are the 3 most common lymphomas seen in dogs?
- Diffuse, LARGE (lymphoblastic) B cell lymphoma (most common)
- Peripheral T cell lymphoma
- Low grade indolent/ T zone lymphoma
(Top 2 are high grade, aggressive)
How can Stage 1 Lymphoma in dogs present?
- Solitary enlarged lymph node
How can Stage 2 Lymphoma in dogs present?
- Enlarged regional LNs on same half of the body (cranial or caudal half)
How can Stage 3 Lymphoma in dogs present?
All peripheral lymphnodes enlarged
How can Stage 4 Lymphoma in dogs present?
Liver/Spleen/Mediastinum with or without peripheral lymphnode enlargement
How can Stage 5 Lymphoma in dogs present?
Bone marrow or non lymphoid tissue involvement (Skin, eyes, kidney, brain)
What is the CHOP protocol?
C = Cyclophosphamide
H = Doxorubicin
O = Vincristine (Oncovin)
P = Prednisone
What are negative prognostic indicators associated with lymphoma?
- Higher stage
- If systemic illness
- T cell worse than B cell
- If previously on steroids
- Evidence of mediastinal mass (Most likely T cell)
- Minimal response to therapy
What treatment protocol is reccomended for dogs and cats with lymphocytic lymphoma?
- Prednisone / Prednisolone + Chlorambucil if presenting with CS or another indication to treat
- May not need any therapy if indolent course
How can lymphocytic lymphoma be definitively diagnosed?
Need Flow Cytometry
(FNA not helpful with small cell lymphoma)
What are the other anatomical locations for lymphoma in dogs other than the lymph nodes?
- Mediastinal lymphoma (resp signs, chest mass)
- Liver
- Spleen
- Extra nodal (GI tract, brain, nasal cavity, kidney)
How does the grade of lymphoma affect treatment plan?
- High grade lymphoma uses CHOP
- Low grade / Lymphocytic / Small cell lymphoma uses Pred + Chlorambucil or sometimes nothing if indolent course and patient is clinically well