Corneal epithelial inclusion cyst in a Llama

Vet Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar-Apr;11(2):111-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2008.00608.x.

Abstract

A 13-year-old, female Llama presented for evaluation of a limbal based corneal mass involving the OD of 4 months duration. The mass was excised en bloc by a nonpenetrating keratectomy, followed by placement of a conjunctival advancement flap covering the keratectomy site. The mass was submitted for histological evaluation. Histopathology identified the mass to be a corneal epithelial inclusion cyst filled with necrotic squamous and neutrophilic debris. Surgical excision was complete and considered curative with no signs of recurrence 3 months postoperatively. There was no known prior ocular trauma; however, a previously performed corneal biopsy for evaluation of recurrent epithelial erosions may have been an initiating cause.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Camelids, New World*
  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Corneal Diseases / surgery
  • Corneal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Cysts / diagnosis
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Cysts / veterinary*
  • Epithelium, Corneal / pathology*
  • Epithelium, Corneal / surgery
  • Female
  • Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted / methods
  • Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted / veterinary*
  • Treatment Outcome