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Conjunctival xanthoma in a blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna).
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19152599     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 17-year-old female blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna) presented for evaluation of a discreet, conjunctival mass of the OD. No other abnormalities were found on ophthalmic or physical examination. A heterophilic leukocytosis was present on the complete blood count, and elevated aspartate aminotransferase activity, creatinine kinase activity and cholesterol were present on the plasma biochemistry panel. Surgical removal of the mass was complete and no recurrence has occurred by six months after excision. Reduction of dietary fats was recommended to reduce serum cholesterol levels and reduce the likelihood of future occurrence of xanthomas in this bird.
Authors:
Marcy J Souza; Nancy S Johnstone-McLean; Daniel Ward; Kimberly Newkirk
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Veterinary ophthalmology     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1463-5224     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet Ophthalmol     Publication Date:    2009 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-20     Completed Date:  2009-05-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100887377     Medline TA:  Vet Ophthalmol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  53-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. msouza@utk.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bird Diseases / diagnosis*,  surgery
Conjunctiva
Dietary Fats / administration & dosage,  adverse effects*
Eye Diseases / diagnosis,  surgery,  veterinary*
Female
Psittaciformes*
Treatment Outcome
Xanthomatosis / diagnosis,  surgery,  veterinary*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Fats

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