March 21, 2026Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association0 citations
Red blood cell distribution width may help distinguish canine gastrointestinal lymphoma from chronic inflammatory enteropathy and be a prognostic indicator
The research aims to evaluate the role of red blood cell distribution width in differentiating gastrointestinal lymphoma from chronic inflammatory enteropathy in dogs.
Assessment of red blood cell distribution width in dogs with suspected gastrointestinal lymphoma and chronic inflammatory enteropathy.
Analysis of endoscopic biopsy results alongside red blood cell distribution width measures.
Red blood cell distribution width levels significantly differed between dogs with gastrointestinal lymphoma and those with chronic inflammatory enteropathy.
Higher red blood cell distribution width is associated with a worse prognosis in dogs diagnosed with gastrointestinal lymphoma.
Abstract
RDW may provide information when considering endoscopic biopsy and prognosis in dogs with suspected GIL.