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Ocular dermoids in 13 cats: a multicentre retrospective study.
Anaïs Cathelin1, Anne-Sandrine Augsburger1, Jennifer Anne1
1VetoOphtalmo, Bois-Guillaume, France.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|September 14, 2021
Summary
Ocular surface dermoids in cats are rare but treatable with surgery. This study suggests a likely genetic link in their development, observed in related cats of different breeds.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Ocular surface dermoids are congenital choristomas, rare in felines.
- These growths can cause visual impairment and discomfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical data, outcomes, and histopathological features of feline ocular surface dermoids.
- To assess the efficacy of surgical treatment for this condition.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective multicenter study of 13 cats with ocular surface dermoids.
- Review of clinical records, surgical outcomes, and histopathology.
Main Results:
- Most dermoids were unilateral, located temporally, and involved conjunctiva/cornea.
- Surgical excision was successful in 10 cats with no recurrence.
- Concurrent eyelid agenesis was noted in 4 cats.
Conclusions:
- Ocular surface dermoids in cats can be successfully treated surgically.
- The occurrence in related cats suggests a potential genetic basis for feline dermoids.
