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Acute leukemia in six horses (1990-2012)
Emily A Barrell1,2, Midori Goto Asakawa1,2, M Julia B Felippe1,2
1Departments of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Barrell, Felippe, Divers), College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Summary
Acute leukemia in horses is rare but presents with nonspecific signs and pancytopenia. Diagnosis requires bone marrow examination, with classification aided by morphology, cytochemistry, and immunophenotyping.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Acute leukemia is an uncommon but severe neoplastic condition in horses.
- Clinical signs are often nonspecific, including fever and lethargy.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to rarity and varied presentations.
