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Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)

G. Dank, I. Horowitz, I. Aroch

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Abstract

A 19-year-old male ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) presented with a decreased appetite, lethargy, and splenomegaly. The hemogram revealed a severe lymphocytic leukocytosis and a tentative diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia was made. Treatment was initiated with oral prednisone and chlorambucil. The lemur improved clinically and the lymphocyte count decreased progressively. The lemur remaining clinically stable for 6 months until its death due to complications presumed unrelated to its primary condition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-189
Number of pages4
JournalIsrael Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Volume67
Issue number3
StatePublished - Oct 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Chemotherapy
  • Chlorambucil
  • Glucocorticosteroid
  • Lemur
  • Leukemia
  • Neoplasia

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • General Veterinary

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