Examination of the aqueous humor as a diagnostic aid in anterior uveitis
Olin, D.D.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 171(6): 557-559
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 578803 Document Number: 119297
The aqueous humour of 20 cats and 19 dogs was examined to determine its importance as a diagnostic aid in anterior uveitis. Aqueous humour cytology and protein concentration differed in acute and chronic anterior uveitis but was not specific enough to be an aid in the diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis. Cytological examination of the aqueous humour was of benefit in determining the cause of anterior uveitis in 2 of 7 cases of lymphosarcoma. Cultures of aqueous humour proved negative in uveitis of more than 3 weeks' duration. A strain of Pseudomonas was cultured from the aqueous humour of a dog with anterior uveitis secondary to a perforating corneal injury.