What are aggressive lymphomas?

Aggressive lymphoma, also known as high-grade lymphoma, is a group of fast growing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Some common symptoms for aggressive lymphoma are weight loss, night sweats, nausea and recurrent fevers. Since these tumors are fast to grow and spread, immediate intervention is required after diagnosis.

What are the 4 types of lymphoma?

Types include:

• B-cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most aggressive type of NHL.
• T-cell lymphoma.
• Burkitt’s lymphoma.
• Follicular lymphoma.
• Mantle cell lymphoma.
• Primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma.
• Small lymphocytic lymphoma.
• Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma)

What is the most common type of aggressive B-cell lymphoma?

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). DLBCL is the most common form of lymphoma. About 30% of NHL in the United States is DLBCL. It is an aggressive form of NHL that involves organs other than the lymph nodes about 40% of the time.

Which is the best classification system for lymphoma?

Over the years, various classification systems have been used to differentiate lymphoma types including the Rappaport Classification (used until the 70’s), the Working Formulation, the National Cancer Institute Working Formulation, and the Revised European-American Lymphoma Classification (REAL).

What are the signs and symptoms of lymphoma in animals?

The epitheliotropic form must be differentiated from similar appearing conditions such as pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid, and lupus erythematosus. Signs for lymphoma in other sites depend on the location. Central nervous system involvement can cause seizures or paralysis.

What kind of dog is most susceptible to lymphoma?

Breeds that are commonly affected include Boxer, Scottish Terrier, Basset Hound, Airedale Terrier, Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Poodle, St. Bernard, Bulldog, Beagle, Rottweiler and Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever is especially susceptible to developing lymphoma, with a lifetime risk of 1:8.

Are there any new treatments for canine lymphoma?

It is one of the few human cancers for which the frequency of newly diagnosed cases is still on the rise. It is our hope that research in canine lymphomas conducted by the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program will discover new ways of treating NHL in both dogs and humans.