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Corneal squamous cell carcinoma in a Border Collie
Claudia Busse1, Jane Sansom, R R Dubielzig
1Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU, UK. claudia.busse@aht.org.uk
Veterinary Ophthalmology
|January 15, 2008
Summary
A Border Collie was diagnosed with canine corneal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a rare eye tumor. Surgical removal was successful, with no signs of recurrence in the five months following the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Comparative Pathology
- Canine Neoplasia
Background:
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common skin cancer in dogs, but rarely affects the cornea.
- Corneal opacities can have various causes, necessitating accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old female spayed Border Collie presented with a 6-month history of progressive, nonpainful left corneal opacity.
- Ocular examination revealed a corneal mass suggestive of neoplasia.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination of the excised corneal tissue confirmed the diagnosis of canine corneal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
- This represents the first reported case of canine corneal SCC in the United Kingdom.
Implications:
- Early detection and surgical intervention (keratectomy) can be curative for canine corneal SCC.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare neoplastic conditions in the differential diagnosis of canine corneal disease.
- Further surveillance is recommended to monitor for potential recurrence of this rare canine ocular tumor.
