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Idiopathic ocular and nasal granulomatous inflammatory disease in a dog
Author(s) -
Gionfriddo Juliet R.,
Krohne Sheryl G.,
Powell Cynthia C.,
Powers Barbara E.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1046/j.1463-5224.2003.00260.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pathology , immunohistochemistry , histopathological examination , nasal administration , granulomatous disease , histopathology , granulomatous inflammation , inflammation , disease , granuloma , presentation (obstetrics) , positive staining , immunology , surgery
A young female Akita presented for ocular and nasal lesions. Examination showed bilateral 360 degree limbal masses that extended onto the peripheral cornea. In addition, intranasal granulomatous masses were observed by rhinoscopy. Histopathologic examination with immunohistochemical staining showed that these masses were almost identical and were classified as an idiopathic, T‐cell rich, granulomatous inflammation. The dog responded well to anti‐inflammatory medication and the disease remains in remission 2 years after the initial presentation.