Mycobacterium avium-complex infection mimicking lymphoma in a miniature schnauzer
This case underscores the importance of including Mycobacterium avium in the differential diagnosis of generalized lymphadenopathy, particularly in Miniature Schnauzers. The findings support the routine use of Ziehl-Neelsen staining during cytological examinations to prevent misdiagnosis, especially in breeds predisposed to atypical infections. It also emphasizes the crucial role of targeted antimicrobial therapy in managing such cases, although the prognosis remains guarded.
Authors
- Ewa Augustynowicz–Kopeć (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6162-8748)
- Andrzej Łobaczewski
- Olga Szaluś‐Jordanow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2532-3338)
- Marcin Mickiewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9747-6803)
- Anna Zabost (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2781-9844)
- Tadeusz Frymus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9160-1455)
- R. Sapierzyński (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2111-5117)
- Kinga Biernacka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0435-6384)
- Tomasz Nalbert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5194-9772)
- Agata Moroz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4172-7188)
Institutions
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (PL)
- National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-05041-y
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Szkola Glówna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie