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08-05-2010, 01:02 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cochran, GA
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| Enlarged lymph node ????? I just got back from the vet's. I was told Lexi had an very enlarged lymph node by the inside of her right back leg. They did a needle aspiration to send off to test for possible lymphoma. None of her other lymph nodes are affected, and she has acted like she felt fine, we were only there for routine shots. Does that sound like proper procedure? Should antibiotics have been tried first for possible infection? I'm worried and confused. Thank You! Cathy, mom to Sarge and Lexi |
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08-06-2010, 01:44 PM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland
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| Lymph nodes are an integral part of the immune system in both your pup and in humans. Lymph nodes act as filters for the blood, as well as white blood cell repositories. Since they are the main line of protection against infection and disease, any lymphadenitis or swelling is a sign that the pups immune system is under attack. Now what the attacker is will be found out through an aspiration of the fluid contained in that node. A cytological exam will determine what the next course of action will be. Giving antibiotics without first diagnosing the disease could cause more complications. I believe your vet is spot on doing the cytological/microscopic slides first. That way he can then determine the best course of action regarding what is causing the swelling. Hope this helps, I will be keeping my fingers crossed...please keep us updated as to what they find. |
08-06-2010, 02:37 PM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cochran, GA
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| Thank you so much for your reply. I'm just waiting now, it will be Monday before I hear the results. Hopefully it will be good news and something easily fixed. I can't bear to think to think of getting bad news. I'll keep you updated. Thank you!!!!! Cathy, mom to Sarge and Lexi |
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