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Dacryops of the lacrimal gland in a dog
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A case of congenital lacrimal cyst or dacryops of the lacrimal gland in an 8-month-old
Neapolitan Mastiff dog is reported. The dog presented with a swelling dorsolateral to
the left globe, which had been present since birth. In addition, hyperplasia and
prolapse of the superficial gland of the left nictitating membrane, and bilateral
macropalpebral fissure and ‘diamond eye’ conformation were apparent. On manual
eversion of the upper eyelid, a subconjunctival mass was visible that was translucent
and pink and affected the upper conjunctival fornix. B-mode ultrasonography revealed
the presence of an echolucent thin-walled cystic structure measuring 15 by 12 mm
and containing an echodense border and a distended tubular fluid-filled structure that
extended posteriorly. A viscous and transparent fluid was aspirated from the lesion.
Surgery was performed to excise the lesion, reposition the nictitans gland, and correct
the morphology of the palpebral fissure. Histopathology confirmed the mass to be a
cyst and distended duct of the lacrimal gland. Although tear secretion was
compromised, resection of the cyst was curative.
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Canine Congenital Dacryops Lacrimal cyst Lacrimal gland Neapolitan Mastiff
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Delgado, E. (2013). Dacryops of the lacrimal gland in a dog. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 16(2), 153–158. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2012.01036.x
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists