Hyperviscosity syndrome associated with lymphocytic leukemia in three dogs

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1977 Jun 1;170(11):1309-12.

Abstract

Hyperviscosity syndrome was associated with increased plasma content of monoclonal immunoglobulin (IgA or IgM) in 3 dogs with lymphocytic leukemia. The diagnosis of lymphocytic leukemia was based on the finding of a large number of mature lymphocytes in the blood and bone marrow. The clinical signs included weakness, lethargy, depression, and coughing due to congestive heart failure. Consistent physical findings were splenomegaly, with or without peripheral lymphadenopathy, and funduscopic abnormalities. Of the 2 dogs treated successfully with chlorambucil, 1 remains in remission after withdrawal of the drug for over 1 year.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Viscosity
  • Chlorambucil / therapeutic use
  • Dog Diseases* / blood
  • Dog Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Dogs
  • Immunoglobulin A*
  • Immunoglobulin M*
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / blood
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / drug therapy
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / blood
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / drug therapy
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / veterinary*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Chlorambucil
  • Vincristine
  • Prednisone