From:
"cherylnj81"
Date: 2009-02-13 02:45:59 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Diagnosis Input
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Please comment on my situation with my 6 year old female albino
ferret, Lucy, who was very healthy until about 2 weeks ago when she
exhibited signs of weakness (hind legs, 'flat-laying') which has since
improved dramatically, but still exhibiting lethargy. I would like to
know what you think her problem might be and where we should go from
here.
2 masses ( one near stomach, one closer to hind area) seen via
ultrasound and aspirated
CBC Blood Panel Abnormalities
Total Protein: 7.1 (Range 4.3-6.0g/dL)
Globulin: 3.5 (Range: 0.2-2.4 g/dL)
Glucose 105 (Range: 120-144 mg/dL)
WBC 16.2 (Range: 3.5-7.0 thous./uL)
Neutrophil SEG: 89 (Range: 31-57%)
Lymphocytes: 4 (Range: 22-48%)
Monocytes: 2 (Range: 0-1%)
Absolute Lymphocyte: 608 (circled by veterinarian)
Aspiration Results
SOURCE/HISTORY: Lymph Node
MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION: Two slides. The slides are of moderate
cellularity and consist of cells present in fair morphologic
conditions. Moderate numbers of small, well differentiated
lymphocytes with rare lymphoblasts and plasma cells are present.
Poorly preserved neutrophils are interspersed among the lymphoid
cells. Numerous smudge cells, basophilic streaks of nuclear debris
and naked nuclei are present in the background. Abundant amorphous
eosinophilic to basophilic necrotic cellular debris is present.
Scattered red blood cells are noted. No etiological agents detected.
CYTOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION: Lymphoid hyperplasia with suppurative
inflammation and necrosis.
COMMENTS: The majority of cells of the submitted slides are necrotic
and poorly preserved. Occasional small well differentiated
lymphocytes and scattered plasma cells are present, consistent with
lymphoid hyperplasia or a focal area of lymphocytic inflammation.
Numerous poorly preserved neutrophils are noted. The absence of any
visible etiological agent does not completely exclude and infectious
cause. There is abundant necrotic debris present making definitive
identification of organisms difficult. Correlation with your clinical
impression may be helpful. Histopathology may provide additional
diagnostic information.
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