Eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in two rabbits

The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical course and cytologic findings, treatment, and outcome of eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in two rabbits. Ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discharge, dacryocystitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, white conjunctival and corneal plaques...

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Published in:Veterinary ophthalmology 2012-01, Vol.15 (1), p.59-65
Main Authors: Grinninger, Petra, Sanchez, Rick, Kraijer‐Huver, Ingrid M. G., Kitslaar, Willem‐Jan P., Schoemaker, Nico J., Grinwis, Guy C. M., Boevé, Michael H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
conjunctivitis
Drug Combinations
Eosinophilia - pathology
Eosinophilia - therapy
Eosinophilia - veterinary
eosinophilic
Female
Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
keratitis
Keratoconjunctivitis - drug therapy
Keratoconjunctivitis - pathology
Keratoconjunctivitis - veterinary
Male
rabbit
Rabbits
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Summary:The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical course and cytologic findings, treatment, and outcome of eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in two rabbits. Ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discharge, dacryocystitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, white conjunctival and corneal plaques, corneal vascularization, and stromal infiltration with different degrees of severity in each case. In case 2 there was also ulcerative disease of the cornea. Computerized tomography scan of the head, corneal biopsy for histopathologic examination with additional Luna and Giemsa stain were performed in case 2 and conjunctival as well as corneal specimens were obtained for bacteriologic culture and cytologic examination in case 1. Based on test results, a diagnosis of eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis was made in case 2 and a tentative diagnosis of eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis was made in case 1. Response to treatment with a topical steroid and topical cyclosporin was supportive of the diagnosis in both cases and shared many similarities with the response to treatment previously described in cats. Eosinophilic keratitis should be considered as part of a differential diagnosis list in rabbits with a history of keratitis.
ISSN:1463-5216
1463-5224
DOI:10.1111/j.1463-5224.2011.00920.x