Ophthalmic nodular fasciitis in the dog

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1977 Mar 15;170(6):611-4.

Abstract

Ophthalmic nodular fasciitis in 5 dogs was often manifested as subconjunctival masses of variable growth rate. Each mass was raised, pink, and hyperemic. Five masses involved the bulbar conjunctiva, and 2 masses involved the eyelids. Local excision of each mass successfully resolved the condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Conjunctiva / pathology
  • Conjunctivitis / pathology
  • Conjunctivitis / veterinary
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases / veterinary
  • Dog Diseases* / pathology
  • Dogs
  • Eye Diseases / pathology
  • Eye Diseases / veterinary*
  • Eyelid Diseases / veterinary*
  • Eyelids / pathology
  • Fascia*
  • Female
  • Inflammation
  • Male
  • Sclera / pathology