Exophthalmos in ageing rats with Harderian gland disease.
Exophthalmos was found in aged rats in several longevity studies. Four cases were due to malignant Harderian gland neoplasia whilst others were associated with severe Harderian gland inflammation, less severe inflammation being found in rats without exophthalmos.
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D000375:Aging; D000818:Animals; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006243:Harderian Gland / Q000473:pathology; D007016:Hypophysectomy; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000473:pathology; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats