Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple corneal cysts in a dog's left eye treated successfully
By Simonazzi, B et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2009·Department of Animal Health, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of multiple unilateral corneal epithelial inclusion cysts in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Labrador cross was brought to the vet because she had two cysts on her left eye. These cysts were likely caused by some sort of trauma. The veterinarian successfully removed the cysts using a procedure called superficial keratectomy and then placed a flap from the third eyelid to help with healing. After the surgery, the dog made a full recovery and showed no signs of the cysts returning during a follow-up visit six months later.
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Abstract
A three-year-old neutered female Labrador cross was presented for investigation of two corneal epithelial inclusion cysts affecting the left eye. The aetiopathogenesis of the cyst formation was suspected to be traumatic. The cysts were removed successfully by superficial keratectomy, followed by a third eyelid flap. Histologically, both lesions were represented by cystic formations lined with multi-layered squamous epithelium, consistent with stromal inclusion of surface corneal epithelium. Complete recovery was achieved, and there was no recurrence at six month follow-up.
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