Total Body Irradiation For The Treatment Of Lymphoma In A Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus)

A five-year-old intact male guinea pig was evaluated for a 2-week history of “red eyes”. Sniffling and lethargy had been noticed for several days as well.Physical examination findings included increased expiratory effort and bilateral chemosis. Several peripheral lymph nodes were markedly enlarged. Fine needle aspiration of the enlarged lymph nodes was consistent with ly mphoma.The first total body irradiation with 1 Gray (Gy) resulted in a good response as evidenced by a decrease in lymphocytes and reduced sizes of the enlarged peripheral lymph nodes.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research