Chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the dog.
Lethargy and weight loss were associated with chronic lymphocytosis in a dog. The bone marrow was infiltrated with large numbers of small lymphocytes, similar to those appearing in blood. Clinical and laboratory examinations led to a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Four other cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia were evaluated retrospectively.
D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*