Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Filly with unusual tear duct openings - what to know
By Gilger, Brian C et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2010·Department of Clinical Science, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Anomalous nasolacrimal openings in a 2-year-old Morgan filly.
Plain-English summary
This case involves a 2-year-old Morgan filly who had unusual openings in her tear ducts, which are the tubes that normally drain tears from the eyes. The veterinarians used imaging tests like computed tomography to understand the problem better. They then performed surgery to address these abnormal openings. The report focuses on the details of the diagnosis and the treatment provided. The outcome of the surgery is not specified, so it's unclear how well it worked.
Abstract
This case report describes the clinical, diagnostic, computed tomography findings, and surgical treatment of a 2-year-old Morgan filly with bilateral, proximal, and distal anomalous nasolacrimal duct openings.
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