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Recurrent corneal ulceration in a young dog due to an ectopic cilium in an unusual location
Author(s) -
Hamzianpour Negar,
Pinheiro de Lacerda Rodrigo,
Rhodes Michael
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2017-000503
Subject(s) - medicine , corneal ulceration , palpebral fissure , eyelid , cilium , choristoma , conjunctiva , surgery , cornea , ophthalmology , pathology , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
This is a report of an 11‐month‐old dog with recurrent corneal ulceration over the preceding three months. The cause was confirmed to be a single ectopic cilium in a rare location—the lower eyelid palpebral conjunctiva. Surgical excision of the aberrant hair was required for resolution of the disease process. This report demonstrates the importance of a systematic clinical approach to corneal ulceration in dogs, highlighting the importance of a complete history and ophthalmic examination. In non‐healing or recurrent corneal ulceration in young dogs, exploration for ectopic cilia is important. Magnification and a good light source are essential in such cases. Surgical excision is curative and the prognosis is good.