Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with cloudy eyes from lipid and calcium deposits
By Laus, José L et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2002·Veterinary College, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Combined corneal lipid and calcium degeneration in a dog with hyperadrenocorticism: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Poodle was brought in for eye problems, specifically cloudy corneas caused by a buildup of lipids and calcium. This condition was linked to her hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), and her symptoms worsened after starting treatment with Lysodren, a medication used for this disease. However, the dog's eye issues improved significantly after the affected tissue was surgically removed.
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Abstract
Corneal degeneration may occur with a deposition of lipids or calcium, or both. Calcareous and lipid degeneration may be either primary or secondary, associated with systemic diseases such as primary hyperlipidemia, hyperlipidemia associated with hyperadrenocorticism, and hypothyroidism. The authors report a case of bilateral corneal lipid and calcium degeneration in a 7-year-old female Poodle with hyperadrenocorticism. The condition worsened with Lysodren therapy but responded to surgical excision.
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