- 9 year old mn Papillon with 2 week hx of vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy
- Bloodwork showed ALB=1.6g/dL
- Abdominal US showed abnormal nodular multifocal gastric wall thickening.
- Cytology performed on US guided fna of stomach wall showed gastric large cell lymphoma
- 9 year old mn Papillon with 2 week hx of vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy
- Bloodwork showed ALB=1.6g/dL
- Abdominal US showed abnormal nodular multifocal gastric wall thickening.
- Cytology performed on US guided fna of stomach wall showed gastric large cell lymphoma
- Because of the severe hypoalbuminemia, treatment with prednisone was initiated 3 days ago while awaiting cytology results. Additional recommended tx included antibiotics, prescription diet (low fat or hydrolyzed), cobalamin supplementation, anti-coagulant therapy (clopidogrel or low dose aspirin), anti-ulcer medication (omeprazole), anti-emetics, and fluids as needed.
- The owner cannot afford multiomodal chemotherapy. Based on what I have read so far, GI LSA does not respond well to multimodal chemo anyways.
- Does anyone have any references or recommendations for any lower cost multimodal or palliative therapy that could be managed by the primary vet besides pred?
Thank you!
Comments
Not a great diagnosis. Can
Not a great diagnosis. Can add cyclophosphamide with the prednisolone.