Table 2. Comparison of three cases with canine neurolymphomatosis.
Affected peripheral nerves | Extention of neoplastic cells infiltration | Immunophenotype | |
---|---|---|---|
The present case | Radial nerve (C8 and T1 spinal nerves) |
Spinal cord (C6-T3) Subarachnoid cavity of CNS Choroid plexus of lateral ventricle Hypophysis Trigeminal nerve Liver Spleen Pancreas Kidney Adipose tissue of a cardiac apex Diaphragm Bone marrow |
T-cell |
Pfaff et al. (2000) | Trigeminal nerves | Laryngeal Mesenteric vagus Spinal nerves Trigeminal musculature Lymph nodes Bone marrow Meninges CSF |
Not evaluated |
Schaffer et al. (2012) | Femoral nerve | Multiple lymph
nodes Submandibular Mesenteric Popliteal Kidney |
B-cell |
CNS: Central nervous system, CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid.