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Corneal growths in dogs and a cat - what to know
By Smith, J S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1976·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Infiltrative corneal lesions resembling fibrous histiocytoma: clinical and pathologic findings in six dogs and one cat.
Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs and one cat developed unusual growths on their corneas, which appeared to start at the edge of the cornea. These lesions grew continuously and looked benign, but they often came back after being surgically removed. The growths were found to be inflammatory and resembled a type of tumor called fibrous histiocytoma. Among the dogs, four were Collies.
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Abstract
Infiltrating corneal lesions developed in 6 dogs and 1 cat. In each case, the site of origin appeared to be the corneal limbus. The lesions were characterized by continuous growth, a benign appearance, and a tendency to recur following excision keratoplasty. Each lesion was of a proliferative, inflammatory nature, histologically resembling fibrous histiocytoma. Of the 6 dogs in the series, 4 were Collies.
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