Lymphosarcoma Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 2 forms of lymphosarcoma in cows

A

non viral/sporadic –>young animals, VERY rare, not ass. with BLV

adult/viral–>ass. with BLV

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CS of sporadic calf form of LS (lymphosarcoma) and ddx

A

big lymph nodes

ddx: infections

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CS of the thymic form of sporadic LS and ddx?

A

mass at thoracic inlet

ddx: abscess if hot, edema from CV disease, hematoma from trauma,

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CS of cutaneous sporadic LS

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raised ulcerated lesions with necrotic centers, progressive, usually T cell lymphoma

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5
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BLV infects what cell type

A

B cells

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characteristics of BLV ass. LS?

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slow spread, cows usually more than 4yo, more common in dairy, gradual loss of condition, decrease in milk

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