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oxbowindustries@yahoo.net
Date: 2002-07-16 00:14:19 UTC
Subject: Biopsy Result - Please translate for me- Greek to me
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <19338730.1026778459513.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Microscopic Description: Right popliteal lymph node: The lymph node parenchyma is hypercellular and characterized by increased numbers of medium size to small type lymphocytes arranged in irregular lymphoid follicles. There is mild nuclear atypia and scattered mitotic figures. Some histiocytes and occasional plasma cells are seen in the medullary sinuses.
Diagnosis: Right popliteal lymph node: Reactive lymphiod hyperplasia with lymphoid cell proliferation with mild nuclear atypia.
Comment: Although the above findings could be associated with a severe reactive process, because of the increase in the numbers of medium sized lymphocytes with mild atypia, an early lymphosarcoma is also likely. If there is clinical evidence of dermatitis, these findings could be associated with a reactive process, but it there is no evidence of dermatitis, and early lymphosarcoma is likely. These tumors are often multicentric. (Case review by two pathologists)
My comments - Pam the ferret, had adrenal surgery May 31st 2002. She was hairless for sometime with itchy scaley skin. The surgery has not improved her hair or skin, (although she is getting some hair on her tail and in a few small patches.) Her skin can be raw at times. I have tried bathing her in oatmeal baths. Do you think this could be skin related? Approx. 2 & 1/2 weeks after the adrenal surgery the lymphodes popped up, all in the lower region of her body. The lymphnodes in her abdomen are much larger in size. Do you think the small, but enlarged popliteal lymph node was a poor choice for a biopsy - making the finding difficult to diagnose?
Thank you for your time ~ Lisa