Multiple ophthalmic abnormalities in an infant rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)

EP Ribka, RR Dubielzig - Journal of medical primatology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
EP Ribka, RR Dubielzig
Journal of medical primatology, 2008Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background A 4.5‐month‐old male colony‐bred Indian rhesus macaque was
presented for presumed trauma to the right eye. The globe was centrally distended 5 mm,
with apparent hyphema and moderate to severe corneal edema. Surgical enucleation was
performed. The initial histopathology report concluded chronic keratitis. Nearly 3 years later,
a diagnosis of goniodysgenesis was made. The eye was sent to a veterinary ocular
pathologist for definitive diagnosis. Conclusions Final conclusions were anterior segment …
Abstract
Background  A 4.5‐month‐old male colony‐bred Indian rhesus macaque was presented for presumed trauma to the right eye. The globe was centrally distended 5 mm, with apparent hyphema and moderate to severe corneal edema. Surgical enucleation was performed. The initial histopathology report concluded chronic keratitis. Nearly 3 years later, a diagnosis of goniodysgenesis was made. The eye was sent to a veterinary ocular pathologist for definitive diagnosis.
Conclusions  Final conclusions were anterior segment and corneal defects. Based on the retinal pathology and optic nerve pathology, there was evidence of optic nerve atrophy, a recently described condition in macaques.
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