Feline IBD vs. Lymphoma: The Diagnostic Tightrope — CE Course — CE Portal | Dr. Rosie DVM
Feline IBD vs. Lymphoma: The Diagnostic Tightrope
Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, DVMFelineFree Preview
Chronic vomiting with weight loss in a middle-aged cat is one of the most common presentations in feline practice — and one of the most diagnostically consequential. Inflammatory bowel disease and low-grade alimentary lymphoma share nearly identical clinical signs, laboratory findings, and ultrasonographic features, yet require fundamentally different treatment approaches. Follow Mochi, an 11-year-old DSH, from initial presentation through full-thickness biopsy, IHC, and PARR clonality testing to a confirmed diagnosis and personalized treatment protocol. Earn 1.0 RACE CE credit.
Learning Objectives
1Distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from low-grade alimentary lymphoma using the integrated diagnostic triad of histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and PARR clonality testing
2Interpret ultrasonographic muscularis propria thickening as a discriminating feature between IBD and LGAL and apply the evidence regarding endoscopic versus full-thickness biopsy selection
3
Design a treatment protocol for low-grade T-cell alimentary lymphoma using chlorambucil and prednisolone, including dosing, taper schedule, and CBC monitoring for myelosuppression
4Apply evidence-based integrative therapies — novel protein diets, cobalamin supplementation, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids — as adjuncts to conventional therapy for feline chronic enteropathy
5Identify clinical and ultrasonographic warning signs of high-grade lymphoma transformation and establish an appropriate long-term monitoring schedule for cats in clinical remission
Course Syllabus
1
The Cat That Won't Stop Vomiting — Meet MochiPreview
module-1-opening-case
8 min
2
The IBD–Lymphoma Continuum — Why the Line Is Blurred
module-2-pathophysiology
9 min
3
The Diagnostic Toolkit — From Blood to Biopsy
module-3-diagnostic-workup
10 min
4
Conventional Treatment — Immunosuppression and Chemotherapy
module-4-conventional-treatment
9 min
5
Integrative Approaches — Beyond the Prescription Pad
module-5-integrative-medicine
8 min
6
Mochi's Resolution — Treatment Response, Monitoring, and Clinical Takeaways
module-6-case-resolution
7 min
Final Assessment
10 questions · Passing score: 70%
Complete all course modules to unlock the assessment. Upon passing, your CE certificate will be generated automatically.