Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
7-1-1973
Publication Source
Cornell Veterinarian
Volume
63
Issue
3
Start Page
455
Last Page
461
Abstract
Posterior lenticonus is a congenital defect of the posterior lenticular surface. The posterior cortical and capsular regions of the lens have a circumscribed conelike or globular protrusion of variable size. Opacities may be present in the region of the conus. The defect has been reported in man, rabbits, calves and mice. This report documents 2 cases in unrelated dogs. The possible mechanism for the formation of this defect is discussed.
Keywords
eye, congenital, lens, cataract, dog
Recommended Citation
Aguirre, G. D., & Bistner, S. I. (1973). Posterior Lenticonus in the Dog. Cornell Veterinarian, 63 (3), 455-461. Retrieved from https://repository.upenn.edu/vet_papers/30
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Date Posted: 22 August 2013
This document has been peer reviewed.
Comments
At the time of publication, author Gustavo Aguirre was affiliated with Cornell University. Currently, he is a faculty member at Penn Vet at the University of Pennsylvania.
PMID: 4782563