Publications by authors named "Graciela Pedreira"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent leukemia in dogs, involving the growth of mature but non-functional lymphocytes, often in cytotoxic T cells (TCD8), which may predict better outcomes despite some debate on their prognostic significance.
- A 10-year-old mixed-breed dog showed signs of CLL, including high lymphocyte counts, anemia, and spleen enlargement; diagnosis was confirmed via blood tests and a myelogram, leading to a chemotherapy regimen that has resulted in a good response with 13 months of survival.
- The diagnosis was validated through immunophenotyping, myelography, and flow cytometry, which identified the specific T-cell markers and excluded others, confirming the type of CLL
