Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using eye fluid tests to diagnose front eye inflammation in dogs
By Olin, D D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1977·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Examination of the aqueous humor as a diagnostic aid in anterior uveitis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with anterior uveitis (inflammation of the eye) after suffering a corneal injury. The vet examined the fluid in the dog's eye and found Pseudomonas bacteria, which indicated an infection related to the injury. In some cases, testing the eye fluid helped identify the cause of uveitis, but it wasn't always conclusive for other conditions. The dog received treatment for the infection, which was crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
The aqueous humor of 20 cats and 17 dogs was examined to determine its importance as a diagnostic aid in anterior uveitis. Aqueous humor cytology and protein concentration differed in acute and chronic anterior uveitis but was not specific enough to be an aid in the diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis. Cytologic examination of the aqueous humor was of benefit in determining the cause of anterior uveitis in 2 of 7 cases of lymphosarcoma. Cultures of aqueous humor proved negative in uveitis of more than 3 weeks' duration. Pseudomonas sp was cultured from the aqueous humor of a dog with anterior uveitis secondary to a perforating corneal injury.
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