Limbic Dermoid in a New Zealand White Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

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.

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Published inJournal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Vol. 44; no. 6; pp. 46 - 48
Main Authors Styer, Cathy M., Ferrier, William T., Labelle, Philippe, Griffey, Stephen M., Kendall, Lon V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Association for Laboratory Animal Science 15.11.2005
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:1559-6109(20051115)44:6L.46;1-
ISSN:1559-6109