Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with watery eye caused by a tear gland cyst
By Grahn, B H & Mason, R A·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Epiphora associated with dacryops in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A six-month-old basset hound was brought to the vet because of excessive tearing from the right eye and swelling around the nose. X-rays and a special imaging test showed a cyst blocking the tear duct. The cyst, which was confirmed to be from the tear gland, was successfully treated with surgery to drain it. After the procedure, the dog's symptoms improved, and the tearing stopped.
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Abstract
A six-month-old basset hound was presented with unilateral right epiphora and medial canthal and maxillary bone swelling. Skull radiographs and dacryocystorhinography revealed a nasal cyst, right nasolacrimal duct dilatation, and obstruction. Laboratory examination of the cyst confirmed the diagnosis of dacryops, a cyst of lacrimal gland origin. The cyst was treated successfully with surgical drainage and curettage.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7820758/