Corneal epithelial inclusion cyst in a Llama

• Published in: Veterinary ophthalmology Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 111 - 113
• Main Authors: Pirie, Chris G., Pizzirani, Stefano, Parry, Nicola M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, USA Blackwell Publishing Inc 01.03.2008
• Subjects: Animals; Camelids, New World; cornea; Corneal Diseases - diagnosis; Corneal Diseases - surgery; Corneal Diseases - veterinary; Cysts - diagnosis; Cysts - surgery; Cysts - veterinary; Epithelium, Corneal - pathology; Epithelium, Corneal - surgery; Female; inclusion cyst; Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted - methods; Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted - veterinary; Llama; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 1463-5216; 1463-5224
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2008.00608.x

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.