Ocular lymphoma in cats often presents as anterior uveitis (inflammation of the inside of the eye).[30] Cats who are also infected with FeLV often present with pale mucous membranes due to anemia. Anemia is a common problem in all cats with lymphoma, but hypercalcemia is rare.
To the authors' knowledge, this case report is the first to describe central diabetes insipidus caused by central nervous system lymphoma in the cat. A 6-year-old male neutered cat was presented to the referring veterinary surgeon for blindness.
Lymphoma most commonly affects older cats. It can also develop in the gastrointestinal tract, nose, kidneys, chest, larynx, and skin.
Some cats with small cell lymphoma can coast along happily for years--and the treatment is pretty mild. The oncologist can explain the options and guide you with your decision.
In this guide, well break down everything from diagnosis to prognosis, exploring how steroids fit into cat lymphoma treatment, what to expect for life expectancy, and ways to boost your cats quality of life.
Dr. Melissa Boldan explains lymphoma in cats, including types of lymphoma, diagnosis, and treatment options.
In cats, small-cell lymphoma is characterized by an indolent disease course and significantly longer survival time compared to large-cell lymphoma,17-19 and recent reports describing small-cell lymphoma in dogs suggest that it has a similar indolent clinical course.20,21.
