Open AccessUlcerative keratitis and keratomalacia in a dog caused by papain: a case report
Author(s) -
Paula Diniz Galera,
Robert J. Munger,
José Luiz Laus
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
revista brasileira de ciência veterinária
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1984-7130
pISSN - 1413-0130
DOI - 10.4322/rbcv.2014.356
Subject(s) - papain , keratitis , medicine , dermatology , ophthalmology , biology , biochemistry , enzyme
Corneal ulceration with keratomalacia (corneal melting) is a serious disorder that can produce blindness. A one-year-old maleminiature Pinscher cross dog was presented with corneal edema caused by accidental exposure of the eye to papain (frompapaya tree). Ophthalmic exam revealed severe corneal edema and keratomalacia in the left eye. This report describes thesuccessful clinical management of the case with preservation of the cornea and vision.
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