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Rare Unilateral Nictitating Membrane and T Shape Cartilage Prolapse in Two-Years-Old Mix-Breed Cat

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Prolapse of the third eyelid is one of the most common ocular diseases in small animals, that is common in dogs and rare in cats and occurs in various breeds.A mixed female Persian Himalayan cat referred with the sign of prolapse of the left third eyelid with T shape cartilage protrusion.Prolapsed gland corrected by Pocket technique.Also, slight excision of the protruding part of the Deformed cartilage was accomplished.The surgical results were very satisfactory in forthcoming inspections.

Source: Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences

DOI: 10.31080/asvs.2022.04.0440

Authors: Reza Nikzad, Alireza Kaveh Aski, Omid Azari, Mohammad Rouhani

Institutions: Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Islamic Azad University of Shahrekord

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman