Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with bulging eye caused by aspergillosis infection
By Hamilton, H L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Department of Small Animal Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Exophthalmos secondary to aspergillosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with bulging eyes (exophthalmos) was diagnosed with a fungal infection affecting the nasal and sinus areas, which is quite rare. The vet performed tests to confirm the diagnosis and discussed treatment options for the associated eye problems. While the abstract does not specify the exact treatment used, managing such infections typically involves antifungal medications. With appropriate care, cats can recover from these infections and have their symptoms improved.
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Abstract
Clinical signs of orbital disease include exophthalmos, strabismus, or, less commonly, enophthalmos. Fungal orbital disease is uncommon. A case of nasal, frontal sinus, and orbital aspergillosis in a cat is described. Diagnostics for exophthalmos and therapy for retrobulbar abscesses are discussed.
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