A case of erythremic myelosis in a cat

Authors: Irving AC, Falconer GJ, Ludwig J, Watson PR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 4, pp 83-84, Apr 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Neoplasia, Oncology, Pathology
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: A 3-year-old, male, domestic short-haired cat showed depression, anorexia, pyrexia and severe anaemia with increased heart and respiratory rates. Haematological examination revealed evidence of a severe non-responsive anaemia with abnormal erythrogenesis suggestive of an erythroid malignancy. Examination of bone marrow films and tissue sections provided supportive evidence for a diagnosis of an erythroid malignancy, a classification of erythremic myelosis being indicated by the major involvement of the erythroid series cells.

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