SEQUESTRO CORNEAL EM FELINOS

REVISÃO DE LITERATURA E RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

Corneal sequestration is a relatively common pathology in cats with fondness the brachycephalic breeds, without distinction of gender and age. Its cause isn't still well defined, however it is known that relates to chronic trauma to the cornea, such as dry keratoconjunctivitis dry and eyelid defects. It has also been observed the presence of this pathology in animals affected by feline herpes virus-1 (FHV-1), exposed to prior administration of topical corticosteroids and surgical intervention keratectomy network. Clinical examination found signs are usually pain, epiphora and blepharospasm. The cornea begins to have an area with plate appearance, with golden color to blackish. This is limited to occupy the central corneal region in the anterior half of the stroma, also having the power reach the Descemet's membrane. The treatment adopted will depend on the degree and time of the injury, and this may be drug or surgical. The recovery period is also dependent on two factors and the lesion can be optimized when chosen corneal surgical removal of the affected area.