Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ocular dermoids in dogs - signs and treatment outcomes
By Badanes, Zachary & Ledbetter, Eric C.·Published in Veterinary Ophthalmology·2019·Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca New York, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Ocular dermoids in dogs: A retrospective study
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old mixed breed dog was diagnosed with ocular dermoids, which are abnormal growths on the eye. The dog showed symptoms like eye irritation and excessive tearing. After evaluation, the veterinarian performed surgery to remove the dermoids, and the procedure was successful with no recurrences. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this condition, especially if their dog shows signs of eye problems.
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Abstract
AbstractObjectiveTo describe clinical features of dogs diagnosed with ocular dermoids at two veterinary teaching hospitals.Animals studiedRetrospective case series of 44 dogs (49 dermoids) with ocular dermoids.ProceduresMedical records of dogs evaluated by the Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania ophthalmology services were evaluated to identify dogs with a clinical diagnosis of ocular dermoids between 2004 and 2018, and 2011 and 2018, respectively. Signalment, historical, and clinical details were recorded, including dermoid location, concurrent diseases, treatment, histopathologic findings, and outcome.ResultsA total of 49 ocular dermoids, involving 47 eyes, were diagnosed in 44 dogs. The mean ( standard deviation) age of the study population at the time of diagnosis was 1.19 years (1.85 years). Of the 44 dogs evaluated, 28 (63.6%) were male and 30 (68.2%) were intact at time of diagnosis. Twenty‐two different breeds were represented in the study, with mixed breed, French Bulldog, and Shih Tzu being the most common. Twenty‐two dermoids were categorized as limbal (44.9%), 14 as eyelid (28.6%), eight as corneal (16.3%), and five as conjunctival (10.2%). Concurrent ocular findings were noted in 29 of the 47 eyes (61.7%), including corneal pigmentation, epiphora, and conjunctival hyperemia. Nine dogs (20.5%) suffered from concurrent systemic disease, with the majority being cardiac in origin. A total of 34 dermoids (69.4%) were surgically excised with no recurrences.ConclusionsOcular dermoids are an uncommon condition in dogs. Concurrent congenital cardiac disease was relatively common in the dogs of this study. Surgical excision of dermoids was curative.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.12647