Open AccessCongenital cataract associated with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous and persistent tunica vasculosa lentis in a sambar deer ( Rusa unicolor) – clinical, ultrasonographic, and histological findings
Author(s) -
Somma André Tavares,
Moura Christiane Montenegro Coimbra,
Lange Rogério Ribas,
Medeiros Renan Schiebel,
MontianiFerreira Fabiano
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.500
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasonography , ophthalmology , anatomy , pathology , surgery
Key Clinical Message Ultrasonography suggested the diagnosis of cataract associated with persistent fetal intraocular vasculature in a 26‐day‐old sambar deer. The deer was ill and died despite intense critical care. Globes were removed. Histological characteristics of persistent fetal vasculature and secondary cataract are reported expanding the knowledge of ophthalmic disorders in wild ungulates.