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[Chronic eosinophilic keratitis in the cat].

B M Spiess1, A Leber, B R von Beust

  • 1Veterinär-Chirurgische Klinik, Universität Zürich.

Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A chronic, unilateral feline keratitis characterized by mast cell and eosinophil infiltration is described in Switzerland for the first time. Diagnosis via corneal scraping cytology and successful treatment with megestrol acetate are highlighted.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Feline keratitis is a common ocular disease in cats.
  • A specific form of chronic keratitis has been documented in the United States and United Kingdom.
  • This condition has not been previously reported in Switzerland.

Purpose:

  • To describe a specific form of feline keratitis, previously unreported in Switzerland.
  • To detail the clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes of this condition in 8 feline cases.
  • To contribute to the understanding of feline ocular diseases and their management.

Summary:

  • Eight clinical cases of a chronic, typically unilateral and painless feline keratitis are presented.
  • The condition is characterized by corneal infiltration with mast cells and eosinophils.

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  • Diagnosis is often achieved through cytology of corneal scrapings, and treatment with oral megestrol acetate proved successful, aligning with previous literature.

    • Impact:

    • This report marks the first description of this specific feline keratitis in Switzerland.
    • It provides valuable clinical and diagnostic information for veterinarians managing feline eye conditions.
    • Successful treatment outcomes suggest megestrol acetate as a viable therapeutic option for this condition.