Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with eye mass caused by Cuterebra larva infestation
By Crumley, William R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ophthalmomyiasis externa in a puppy due to Cuterebra infestation.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-week-old Scottish terrier was brought to the vet because of a 2x2 cm lump near the outer corner of its right eye. The vet found a Cuterebra larva (a type of botfly) embedded in the area and successfully removed it while the puppy was under anesthesia. After the removal, the vet repaired the eyelid and prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. The puppy healed completely and had a normal functioning right eye just 10 days later.
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Abstract
An 8 wk old Scottish terrier was evaluated for a 2×2 cm mass located directly adjacent to the lateral canthus of the right eye. Examination revealed a well-developed Cuterebra larva at the lateral aspect of the orbital cavity, anchored at the lateral canthus. The larva was manually removed under general anesthesia, and the eyelid margin was repaired. Systemic and topical antibiotics along with systemic anti-inflammatory treatment were instituted. The lesion healed completely, revealing a normal functional right eye 10 days after removal of the Cuterebra larva. Careful manual removal of the larva is recommended along with correction of any resultant conformational defects. The remaining cavity can be left to heal; however, antibiotic therapy is recommended.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22058363/