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A case of multiple unilateral corneal epithelial inclusion cysts in a dog |
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| Authors: | B Simonazzi M Castania V Bosco † C Giudice ‡ and M Rondena ‡ |
| Institution: | Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma Veterinary Clinic, Via Costa 2, 58020 Scarlino (Gr), Italy; Department of Veterinary Medical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy; Section of Pathological Anatomy and Avian Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milano, Via Celoria 10, 20133 Milano, Italy |
| Abstract: | A three-year-old neutered female Labrador cross was presented for investigation of two corneal epithelial inclusion cysts affecting the left eye. The aetiopathogenesis of the cyst formation was suspected to be traumatic. The cysts were removed successfully by superficial keratectomy, followed by a third eyelid flap. Histologically, both lesions were represented by cystic formations lined with multi-layered squamous epithelium, consistent with stromal inclusion of surface corneal epithelium. Complete recovery was achieved, and there was no recurrence at six month follow-up. |
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