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Modified lateral orbitotomy for vision‐sparing excision of a zygomatic mucocele in a dog
Author(s) -
Bartoe Joshua T.,
Brightman Alan H.,
Davidson Harriet J.
Publication year - 2007
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 - 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2007.00511.x
Subject(s) - mucocele , exophthalmos , orbit (dynamics) , medicine , lesion , histopathology , anatomy , surgery , radiology , pathology , engineering , aerospace engineering
A 1‐year‐old Shar Pei presented for recent‐onset exophthalmos and right peri‐ocular facial swelling. Physical examination revealed the facial mass was of soft‐tissue consistency and nonpainful to the dog. Due to inability to retropulse the globe during ophthalmologic examination, it was suspected the mass had impinged into the orbit, resulting in rostral displacement of the globe. Anatomic location suggested the lesion was probably associated with the zygomatic salivary gland. Fine‐needle aspiration and subsequent cytological evaluation of fluid extracted from the facial mass was consistent with a diagnosis of zygomatic mucocele. Computed tomography imaging confirmed a single fluid‐filled mass was resulting in both the facial distention and the exophthalmos. A modified, lateral orbitotomy surgical approach was selected for excision of the lesion to provide ventral exposure to the orbit, while minimizing trauma to the globe and supporting structures. Histopathology of the excised lesion confirmed a diagnosis of zygomatic mucocele. This case demonstrates utilization of a modified lateral orbitotomy for effective surgical management of a zygomatic mucocele in a dog, with preservation of vision and absence of any significant postoperative complications.