Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with worsening eye inflammation and vision loss needing eye
By Miller, S A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2000·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrobulbar pseudotumor of the orbit in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with worsening eye problems, including difficulty closing the right eye and decreased movement, was diagnosed with an orbital pseudotumor, an inflammatory condition affecting the eye area. Despite treatment with antibiotics and immunosuppressive medications, the cat's condition did not improve, and the left eye began to show similar symptoms. After four months, the situation worsened, leading to the need for surgery to remove both eyes to prevent further complications. Unfortunately, the cat required bilateral exenteration due to the severity of the disease.
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Abstract
Idiopathic nonspecific inflammatory disease of the orbit (orbital pseudotumor) was diagnosed detected in a cat. The cat had progressive lagophthalmia, keratitis, and decreased motion of the right eye. Four months later, the left eye was affected in a similar manner. Response to antibiotics and immunosuppressive agents was not detected. Computed tomography of the brain and orbits revealed bilateral thickening of the sclera and episcleral tissues. Bilateral exenteration of the eyes was required because of worsening clinical signs or corneal perforation. Histologic examination revealed proliferation of spindle cells and fibrovascular tissue within and adjacent to the sclera.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10668532/