Alexander J LoPinto1, Chris G Pirie1, Thanhthao Huynh2, Gillian Beamer2. 1. Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University, North Grafton, MA, USA. 2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University, North Grafton, MA, USA.
Abstract
CASE SUMMARY: A 2-month-old, male kitten was presented for evaluation of unilateral blepharospasm and epiphora involving the right eye. Ocular examination revealed conjunctivitis, a superficial corneal ulcer, reflex anterior uveitis and a haired mass within the dorsal cornea of the right eye. The mass was subsequently removed surgically via a lamellar keratectomy. Histologic evaluation of the mass via light microscopy revealed it to be comprised of normal-haired skin with mild inflammation. One week after surgical removal and medical management of the corneal ulcer, all ocular clinical signs had resolved with minimal corneal scarring. On re-examination 6 months following surgical excision of the mass, the kitten was noted to be comfortable with no significant corneal scarring. RELEVANCE AND NOVEL INFORMATION: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a dorsally located corneal dermoid in a cat.
CASE SUMMARY: A 2-month-old, male kitten was presented for evaluation of unilateral blepharospasm and epiphora involving the right eye. Ocular examination revealed conjunctivitis, a superficial corneal ulcer, reflex anterior uveitis and a haired mass within the dorsal cornea of the right eye. The mass was subsequently removed surgically via a lamellar keratectomy. Histologic evaluation of the mass via light microscopy revealed it to be comprised of normal-haired skin with mild inflammation. One week after surgical removal and medical management of the corneal ulcer, all ocular clinical signs had resolved with minimal corneal scarring. On re-examination 6 months following surgical excision of the mass, the kitten was noted to be comfortable with no significant corneal scarring. RELEVANCE AND NOVEL INFORMATION: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a dorsally located corneal dermoid in a cat.