Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple eyelid cysts from Moll glands in Persian cats
By Giudice, Chiara et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eyelid multiple cysts of the apocrine gland of Moll in Persian cats.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Persian cat was found to have multiple cysts on its eyelids, which are linked to the apocrine glands. These cysts were examined through a biopsy and showed signs of being either a type of growth or a retention cyst. The cysts were lined with specific cells and had a notable level of cell proliferation, indicating they were actively growing. While the exact cause of these cysts remains unclear, the findings suggest they are not just simple fluid-filled sacs. Treatment options may include surgical removal if the cysts cause discomfort or other issues.
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Abstract
Feline eyelid hidrocystoma is a rarely reported disease of the apocrine glands of Moll that has been variably interpreted as proliferative/neoplastic lesion or retention cyst. The purpose of this paper was to investigate feline hidrocystoma pathogenesis by means of a histological and immunohistochemical study. Nine paraffin embedded biopsies of eyelid hidrocystoma were retrieved from our archives. Histological sections were immunostained with antibodies anti-cytoskeletal proteins and Ki67 antigen. All hidrocystomas were observed in Persian cats, seven males/two females, mean age 9.6 years. Histologically, single or multiple, variably sized cysts expanded eyelid dermis. Cyst was lined by cuboidal epithelium, occasionally raising in papillary structures. Immunostaining was consistent with apocrine gland epithelium (cytokeratin 8/18; 19 and 14 positive). Ki67 immunolabelled nuclei ranged from 5.3 to 20.83%. Although it was not possible to draw a definite conclusion concerning hidrocystoma aetiopathogenesis, the relatively high Ki67-proliferative index observed, suggested a proliferative nature of the lesion.
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