Ophthalmomyiasis interna anterior in a cat: surgical resolution.
A 4-year-old Domestic short-haired cat was presented for severe anterior uveitis in the right eye associated with a Cuterebra spp. larva in the anterior chamber. This report describes successful surgical removal of the parasite with preservation of vision.
Stiles
Jean
J
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA. stilesj@purdue.edu
Rankin
Amy
A
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004175:Diptera; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D007814:Larva; D009198:Myiasis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*