Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Conjunctival xanthoma eye mass in a blue and gold macaw
By Souza, Marcy J et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2009·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Conjunctival xanthoma in a blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna).
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Plain-English summary
A 17-year-old female blue and gold macaw was brought in for a small growth on her eye. After a thorough examination, the vet found no other issues, but some blood tests showed high cholesterol and other enzyme levels. The vet surgically removed the growth, and six months later, it hasn't come back. To help prevent future growths, the owner was advised to lower the bird's fat intake in her diet.
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Abstract
A 17-year-old female blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna) presented for evaluation of a discreet, conjunctival mass of the OD. No other abnormalities were found on ophthalmic or physical examination. A heterophilic leukocytosis was present on the complete blood count, and elevated aspartate aminotransferase activity, creatinine kinase activity and cholesterol were present on the plasma biochemistry panel. Surgical removal of the mass was complete and no recurrence has occurred by six months after excision. Reduction of dietary fats was recommended to reduce serum cholesterol levels and reduce the likelihood of future occurrence of xanthomas in this bird.
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