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Characterization of the T-cell receptor gamma chain gene rearrangements as an adjunct tool in the diagnosis of T-cell lymphomas in the gastrointestinal tract of cats.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Aug 2016
Gress Verena, Wolfesberger Birgitt, Fuchs-Baumgartinger Andrea, Nedorost Nora, Saalmüller Armin, Schwendenwein Ilse, Rütgen Barbara C, Hammer Sabine E
Abstract excerpt
Feline alimentary lymphoma is the most common hematopoietic neoplasia in cats. It affects mainly the small intestines and is most frequently of T-cell origin. Evaluation of a fine needle aspirate is often the first step in the diagnostic work-up. Differentiation between a resident mature lymphocyte population as encountered in inflammatory bowel disease and small cell lymphoma cannot be achieved by cytology...
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