title: Aspergillus spp. panophthalmitis with intralenticular invasion in dogs: report of two cases.
abstract: This case series describes the ocular, clinical and histologic manifestations of disseminated Aspergillosis in two dogs. Two dogs presented for severe unilateral panophthalmitis and secondary glaucoma with positive Aspergillus spp. titers. Case 1 showed no clinicopathologic systemic symptoms of fungal dissemination, however, case 2 was affected with acute renal failure. The affected eye of case 1 did not respond to medical therapy and was enucleated for comfort. The affected eye of case 2 responded to aggressive topical and systemic medical therapies, however, the patient was euthanized for acute renal failure. Globes were collected for histologic evaluation at the time of death. Histology of both revealed panophthalmitis with presence of significant intraocular hemorrhage, multifocal fungal granulomas, retinal and optic nerve changes consistent with secondary glaucoma, rupture of the anterior lens capsule, and fungal invasion and colonization of the intralenticular space. These cases represent a unique and devastating ocular manifestation of disseminated Aspergillosis. Cases presenting with uveitis and secondary glaucoma of unknown origin, especially with confirmed or suspected lens capsular rupture, should have serologic testing for this infectious agent.
authors.affiliation: Guardian Veterinary Centre, 5620 99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T6E 1V2, USA.
authors.forename: Penelope J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Wooff
authors.affiliation: Eye Care for Animals, 12419 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX, 78758, USA.
authors.forename: Darryl D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Dees
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Madison-Wisconsin, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Leandro
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Teixeria
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010202:Panophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Aspergillus spp.; canine; disseminated aspergillosis; glaucoma; lens; panophthalmitis