Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat eye discomfort from conjunctival dermoid and surgery outcome
By J.A.T. Pigatto et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2024·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Conjunctival dermoid in a cat: case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old mixed-breed male cat was brought in because he was showing signs of discomfort in his right eye, including tearing and squinting. The vet found a small mass with hair on the surface of the eye, which was diagnosed as a dermoid, a type of skin growth in an unusual location. The cat underwent surgery to remove the mass, and a follow-up a year later showed that the issue did not return. The surgery successfully resolved the problem, and the cat is now comfortable.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A dermoid is the presence of normal skin in an abnormal place. A mixed-breed, male, 4-month-old cat was presented with a history of ocular discomfort in the right eye. Ophthalmic examination on the right eye revealed lacrimation, blepharospasm, ocular discomfort and mild conjunctival hyperaemia. A mass with hair with a diameter of 5 mm on the temporal part of the bulbar conjunctiva was observed. Surgical excision of the mass was recommended. Histopathology of the excised tissue confirmed the diagnosis of a dermoid. There was no evidence of lesion recurrence 12 months after surgery. In the present case, complete surgical excision of the dermoid was curative. Although rare, dermoid should be included in the differential diagnosis of conjunctival disorders in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-13200