Nasolacrimal duct obstruction due to periodontal disease in domestic rabbit, <em>Oryctolagus cuniculus</em> - case report
Obstrução do ducto nasolacrimal devido à doença periodontal em coelho doméstico, <em>Oryctolagus cuniculus</em> - relato de caso
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv8n8-352Keywords:
dacryocystitis, lagomorphs, tooth root, osteomyelitisAbstract
Rabbits are animals with a high prevalence of periodontal diseases, which can be explained by anatomical particularities. The roots of the incisive and premolar teeth of the maxilla are very close to the lacrimal duct, and in addition, these animals have continuous teeth growth which can predispose to compression and obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, resulting in dacryocystitis and leading to secondary ophthalmic problems. As visualization of the oral cavity is only possible under sedation, dental problems are often underdiagnosed. The present report aims to show the case of a female rabbit which had chronic conjunctivitis with purulent secretion associated with the nasolacrimal duct obstruction, secondary to periodontal disease.
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