Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with third eyelid sticking out when chewing due to nerve issue
By Eminaga, Salih et al.·Published in Veterinary Ophthalmology·2014·Neurology and Neurosurgery Dick White Referrals Station Farm London Road Six Mile Bottom CB8 0UH UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Presumed canine trigemino‐abducens synkinesis in a dog
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male neutered Rhodesian ridgeback cross was brought in because his third eyelid was sticking out abnormally while he was chewing. After thorough examinations and tests, including X-rays and an MRI, no major issues were found, but the analysis of his cerebrospinal fluid showed elevated protein levels. The veterinarian suspected a condition called trigemino-abducens synkinesis, which affects the nerves controlling eye movement. While this condition is rare, the dog was monitored for any changes.
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Abstract
AbstractA ten‐year‐old male neutered Rhodesian ridgeback cross dog was presented for the investigation of abnormal bilateral protrusion of the third eyelid when chewing. Physical, ophthalmological, and neurological examinations were unremarkable. Thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, and magnetic resonance of the brain and orbits failed to reveal any abnormalities. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed elevated protein, but the nucleated cell count was normal. trigemino‐abducens synkinesis was presumptively diagnosed. Aetiopathogenesis of this condition is discussed. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of presumed trigemino‐abducens synkinesis in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.12205