Corneal epithelial inclusion cyst in a dog
An unilateral corneal epithelial inclusion cyst in a 7-year-old male Boxer dog is reported. The cyst had been observed for thirty days, was unique, not congenital and only one eye was involved. Seven months prior to the referral the dog had manifested indolent corneal ulcer treated with grade keratotomy and third eyelid flap. The cyst was removed by superficial keratectomy followed by a conjunctival pedicle graft. Recovery was uncomplicated and there wasnt recurrence seven months after the surgery.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
2002
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782002000300025 |
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