Guest hllb Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 One of the fosters that was suspected to have t-cell lymphoma does not. Instead, the biopsy revealed severe lymphoid hyperplasia reactive. Unfortunately, the vet doesn't know what caused it or how to treat it. The main problems are that the lymph nodes are so enlarged in her throat that she has trouble drinking and eating. I've done a little internet research but haven't come up with much. Anyone familiar with this or have any ideas? Bella is almost 3 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snowberry Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I never heard of this, but I've been going through something a little similar with Herbie - tentatively diagnosed as discoid lupus, but the swollen neck glands are the main symptom. When the vet did the biopsy, he removed the entire gland on one side, he was so sure it was lymphoma, so Herbie is able to swallow. The one thing that got his glands down fast was prednisolone, but he was also very ill with the steroids, severe muscle wasting within a week. (We'd tried antihistamines, in case it was an allergy, and taken blood cultures for bacterial infection - negative.) Please let us all know if you find out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Have the vet call Ohio State asap and talk with Dr. Couto or Dr. Marin. Sending prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I do believe they are going to contact Ohio State. They have contacted other area vets as well. We're very close to OSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 If you (they) are close go there asap. It's worth the trip. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Bumping to see if anyone has any experience with this. Also, if anyone has Dr. Couto's email, that would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Last Name First Name Title Department Work Phone eMail Address Couto Guillermo Professor Veterinary Clinical Sciences (614) 292-3551 couto.1@osu.edu I'd call. It's the weekend and some may be going early Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hllb Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks for all your help! She emailed all the test results, etc. to Dr. Couto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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