A Case of oculocutaneous albinism in a Maltese

J Vet Sci. 2005 Dec;6(4):361-2.

Abstract

A 4-month-old female maltese dog was admitted to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University for evaluation of abnormal color of bilateral irises. This patient had the photophobia in the light and exhibited the complete absence of pigment resulting in white hair, pink muzzle, eyelids and foot-pads. Central zone of the irises were yellow in color influenced by tapetal reflex, and peripheral zone were pale blue. The iridal capillaries were transparented on the irises. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed a yellow tapetal fundus but no pigment in the nontapetal fundus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Albinism, Oculocutaneous / diagnosis
  • Albinism, Oculocutaneous / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Ophthalmoscopy / veterinary
  • Photophobia / diagnosis
  • Photophobia / veterinary