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To diagnose extreme leukocytosis in a cat, classify leukocytes, and assess therapy response.

B‐Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in a Cat

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This case reports B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis in a cat, highlighting favorable therapy response.

To diagnose extreme leukocytosis in a cat, classify leukocytes, and assess therapy response.
Conducted blood film review and biochemical analysis
Performed abdominal ultrasound and fluid analysis
Utilized flow cytometric evaluation for leukocytes
Applied serum and urine protein electrophoresis methods
Performed polymerase chain reaction for antigen receptor rearrangement
Diagnosis of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia confirmed via flow cytometry
Presence of hyperglobulinemia and iron deficiency noted
Imaging showed splenomegaly and enlarged lymph nodes
PARR indicated clonal rearrangement of IGH2 and IGH3 loci
Clinical signs resolved with oral prednisolone and chlorambucil treatment

Mori et al. (2026) studied this question.

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