Species: Dog
Condition: Plasmoma
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Plasma cells are a special kind of cells originating from the dog’s immune system. In some cases they can infiltrate the surface of the third eyelid, making it lumpy and thick. Plasmoma is often associated with pannus, accumulation of the blood vessels on the transparent outer surface of the eye. In both conditions, the disease causes visual impairment with the danger of completely losing eyesight. Some dog breeds are genetically predisposed to this disease. After careful ophthalmologic evaluation, the vet will proscribe treatment with steroids and schedule follow up appointments to the effectiveness of the therapy.
Breeds exposed to Plasmoma – Research Reference
“Lhasa Apso Cross – (Rubin 1989
Pug Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
King Charles Spaniel Cross – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
“Shih Tzu Cross – (Rubin 1989
Pekingese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
King Charles Spaniel – (ACVO Genetics Committee 2007)
“Japanese Chin – (Rubin 1989
“Lhasa Apso – (Rubin 1989
“Shih Tzu – (Rubin 1989
“Japanese Chin Cross – (Rubin 1989
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Plasmoma or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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