Limbic dermoid in a New Zealand White rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Contemp Top Lab Anim Sci. 2005 Nov;44(6):46-8.

Abstract

Superficial keratectomy was performed in a New Zealand White rabbit for a suspected limbic dermoid. Histology confirmed the diagnosis. Ocular dermoids have been reported in a variety of laboratory animals. This is the first report of a corneal dermoid in rabbits.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / pathology
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Dermoid Cyst / veterinary*
  • Neoplasms, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Neoplasms, Squamous Cell / veterinary*
  • Rabbits*