Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to A P Carr.
A tumor of the third eyelid gland was diagnosed in a 13 year old female Chihuahua. Histopathology of the excised tissue revealed an apocrine adnexoma with squamous metaplasia. The literature regarding prolapse and tumors of the third eyelid gland was reviewed. No case with similar morphology to this tumor was described to our knowledge.
A review of the literature pertaining to the uveodermatological syndrome of dogs is presented. This syndrome is marked by depigmentation of the periocular region, lips and nose in association with severe uveitis. Early diagnosis and therapy can prevent serious vision loss. Symptoms and therapy of the cases described in the literature as well as cases seen at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Davis/California are discussed.