Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Retinal detachment in horses.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Mätz-Rensing, K et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Pathology · Germany
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Ten horses with partial or total retinal detachment were investigated using light and electron microscopy (TEM, SEM). Several lesions were observed and compared with normal retinal morphology. Three weeks after the initial retinal detachment, hypertrophy of the pigment epithelium with transformation of the apical microvilli could be observed. The lesions were accompanied by progressive degeneration and atrophy of the sensory retina, starting at the photoreceptor outer segments. Hypertrophy of Müller cells was a concomitant finding. Retinal detachment represents a sequel either to inflammatory processes or trauma.
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