Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic eye inflammation in German Shepherd dogs aged 5-8 years
By Drahovska, Z et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2014·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A retrospective study of the occurrence of chronic superficial keratitis in 308 German Shepherd dogs: 1999-2010.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 308 German Shepherds in Poland and Slovakia were diagnosed with chronic superficial keratitis (CSK), an autoimmune eye condition that causes inflammation of the cornea. Most affected dogs were between 5 to 8 years old, and the condition was more common in males. Symptoms included changes in the third eyelid, such as depigmentation and thickening. Many dogs were diagnosed at an advanced stage, often affecting multiple areas of the eye. Treatment options were not specified, but early detection is important for managing symptoms and preventing further damage.
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Abstract
Chronic Superficial Keratitis (CSK) is an autoimmune mediated inflammation of the cornea, that is usually bilateral but often with nonsymmetrical manifestation. The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence and appearance of clinical symptoms of CSK in German Shepherd dogs in Poland and Slovakia. CSK was diagnosed in 308 German Shepherds for a period of 11 years (from 1999 to 2010). The highest incidence of the CSK (p < 0.001) in Slovakia and in Poland was in dogs between the ages of 5-8 years. This study found similarity in gender ratio of affected patients with CSK in two neighboring countries. This disease occurs most often in males, with almost identical frequency in both countries, Slovakia 65.63% and Poland 61.32%, respectively. The incidence of depigmentation and thickening of the external surface of the third eyelid together with CSK was observed in 69.19% of dogs in Poland and in 63.15% of dogs in Slovakia. CSK is often recognized in advanced stage-affected areas with inflammatory process by CSK, obtained frequently from 2 to 3 quadrants.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25286670/