Sub conjunctival Abscess in calves
subconjuntival abscess is a
relatively rare pathological condition of eye. It usually occurs in eyes
associated with predisposing factors of previous trauma (or) surgery.
Case
History
Nearly 5 Jersey & HF cross calves
with projecting sub conjunctival nodules either in upper (or) lower eyelids
were brought to veterinary dispensary. All the calves were around 10 months to
1 year of age group with no history of trauma/surgery.
Etiology
This sub
conjuntival abscess might be due to direct infection (or) self inoculation from
any part of the body infected with bacterial agents such as
Morexalla,Mycoplasma,Streptococuss & Corynebacterium.
Treatment
1)
First day as a conservative treatment 1Ml of Prednisolone was given
intra conjunctivally - No reduction in size
of the nodule after treatment.
2)
In this circumstance local infiltration anesthesia with 2% Lignocane was
done .
3)
Then the ptergium was excised by pulling the nodule with forceps to
avoid any damage to the underlying structures (while doing incision).
4) An elliptical incision was made around the
nodule –semi inspissated yellowish pus was oozed out from the excised nodule.
5)Then
the eye was thoroughly washed with normal saline & the bleeding was
arrested by placing cotton tymponad in
the eye.
6)
Later,the animal was not placed on intensive systemic treatment eventhough the
eye is a delicate & more sensitive organ. Only the Pendistrin –SH was
applied locally –TID. Apart from the above treatment the following treatment
was also done.
Bol.Lixen 1.5gm-1/2 bolus /day Bid for 3-4
days
Bol.Melonex
–p-1/2 bolus/day Bid for 3 days.
Result:
The wound healed well,thereafter no
recurrence & visual impairment was observed.
The abscess in the upper conjunctiva..
Forceps holding the abscess.
Abscess excised eye.
The post operated calf.
By
Dr.R.Kalirajan M.V.Sc., (O&G)
( Mobile: 99436 15552 )
Veterinary Asst.Surgeon,
Veterinary Dispensary,
S.Melapatti, Madurai Dt – 625 703.
rkrajandr@gmail.com