German Shepherd pannus: literatura review

Authors

  • Aline Maria Vasconcelos Lima
  • Júlia Harger De Sousa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v9n10.434-441

Keywords:

ophthalmology, corneal, inflammation.

Abstract

The pannus is an eye disease that affects dogs, mostly German Shepherds, characterized by progressive proliferation of fibrovascular tissue in the cornea. The pathogenesis is not yet definitively determined, but is believed to be an autoimmune condition.The diagnosis is established by clinical, cytological findings and the therapeutic response with use of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive topics. One must differentiate pannus from diseases such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca and other chronic keratitis, and also some corneal neoplasia. This study aimed to conduct a literature review on the pannus, addressing the clinical, epidemiological, pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects of this disease.

Published

2015-09-25

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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