WHO histologic classification and clinical outcome in feline lymphoma

Lymphoma is the most frequent malignant tumor in cats. In the majority of cases, fine-needle aspiration of the suspicious tissue with subsequent cytology confirms the diagnosis. Quite often, this diagnosis is rendered adequate for starting an adjuvant therapy to treat “the lymphoma.” Valli et al. stated more than a decade ago that a simple lymphoma diagnosis is not sufficient for veterinary oncologists to provide optimal tumor management. Thus, to diagnose all possible lymphoma subtypes according to the established revised European-American Classification of Lymphoid Neoplasms/World Health Organization (REAL/WHO) classification of hematopoietic tumors in domestic animals, histopathologic and immunohistochemical examinations are essential.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Oncology Source Type: research