Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Exophthalmos due to odontogenic intraorbital abscess in Cebus apella.
- Journal:
- Journal of medical primatology
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Oriá, Arianne P et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny · Brazil
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The accumulation of pus in the orbit originating from an infected dental root is classified as odontogenic intraorbital abscess. METHODS: Clinical, laboratory, and image evaluation of a non-human primate was performed. RESULTS: The patient was cured after surgical therapy. CONCLUSIONS: This represents the first report of an odontogenic periodontal abscess in Cebus apella.
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