Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Maltese puppy with white coat and light-sensitive eyes due to albinism
By Park, Shin Ae et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2005·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Case of oculocutaneous albinism in a Maltese.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female Maltese was brought to the vet because her eyes had an unusual color and she was sensitive to light. The dog had no pigment in her fur, which was completely white, and her eyes had a yellow center with pale blue edges. This condition is known as oculocutaneous albinism, which means she lacks the normal pigment in her skin and eyes. While there is no cure for this condition, the vet can help manage her sensitivity to light and monitor her eye health.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old female maltese dog was admitted to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University for evaluation of abnormal color of bilateral irises. This patient had the photophobia in the light and exhibited the complete absence of pigment resulting in white hair, pink muzzle, eyelids and foot-pads. Central zone of the irises were yellow in color influenced by tapetal reflex, and peripheral zone were pale blue. The iridal capillaries were transparented on the irises. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed a yellow tapetal fundus but no pigment in the nontapetal fundus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16294003/