Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thick eye membrane disease in Doberman pinschers
By Ramsey, D T et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ligneous conjunctivitis in four Doberman pinschers.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four Doberman pinschers were diagnosed with ligneous conjunctivitis, a condition that caused thick, opaque membranes in their eyes. This led to noticeable symptoms like eye irritation and discomfort. In three of the dogs, there were also signs of other health issues happening in their bodies. The treatment details weren't specified, but understanding the condition can help veterinarians provide the right care. If your Doberman is showing signs of eye problems, it's important to consult your vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Abstract
Ligneous conjunctivitis (LC) was diagnosed in four unrelated Doberman pinschers. Thick, opaque membranes of the palpebral conjunctivae and nictitating membranes were present bilaterally. Three dogs had concurrent signs of multisystemic disease. A thick, amorphous, eosinophilic, hyaline-like material in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva--containing a moderate, mononuclear cell infiltrate--was evident on histological examination. A predominance of T lymphocytes, few macrophages, and weak positive staining for immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) were evident by immunohistochemical staining. The clinical and histological appearance of LC in Doberman pinschers and humans is similar.
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