title: B-cell multicentric lymphoma as a probable cause of abortion in a Quarter horse broodmare.
abstract: A 5-year-old Quarter horse broodmare was evaluated for inappetence, depression, and diarrhea 13 days after aborting a 9-month gestation fetus. Clinical and laboratory examination ruled out uterine rupture and peritonitis. Ultrasonography of the uterus combined with cytological analysis of peritoneal fluid suggested the existence of diffuse lymphoma. A multicentric B-cell lymphoma involving the uterus and ovary was confirmed at necropsy and histopathological examination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA. Dr.Canisso@uky.edu
authors.forename: Igor F
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Canisso
authors.forename: Toby L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Pinn
authors.forename: Jodie A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gerdin
authors.forename: Theresa L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Ollivett
authors.forename: Elizabeth L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Buckles
authors.forename: Christine M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Schweizer
authors.forename: Dorothy M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ainsworth
mesh_terms: D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011247:Pregnancy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*