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|q1=What abnormalities are visible?
 
|q1=What abnormalities are visible?
 
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There is obvious hyphaema (blood in the anterior chamber) which has clotted, suggesting a high fibrin content. The remaining view of the aqueous chamber is slightly hazy due to aqueous flare. The iris blood vessels are very prominent suggestive of an intense vasculitis. A focal deposit is visible on the anterior lens capsule and is likely to be a persistent pupillary membrane. The pupil has slightly irregular margins.
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There is obvious hyphaema (blood in the anterior chamber) which has clotted, suggesting a high fibrin content. The remaining view of the aqueous chamber is slightly hazy due to aqueous flare.  
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The iris blood vessels are very prominent suggestive of an intense vasculitis. A focal deposit is visible on the anterior lens capsule and is likely to be a persistent pupillary membrane.  
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The pupil has slightly irregular margins.
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|l1=Uveitis - Cat and Dog#Clinical Signs
 
|q2=What is the likely diagnosis?
 
|q2=What is the likely diagnosis?
 
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Anterior uveitis (inflammation of the iris and/or ciliary body) with hyphaema.
 
Anterior uveitis (inflammation of the iris and/or ciliary body) with hyphaema.
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|q3=What are the possible causes of this condition?
 
|q3=What are the possible causes of this condition?
 
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*Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye.
 
*Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye.
 
FIP was diagnosed in this case. The cat had very high serum globulin levels (69 g/l [6.9 g/dl]), predominantly comprising gamma globulins on serum protein electrophoresis. Haematology revealed a mild anaemia, and lymphopenia.
 
FIP was diagnosed in this case. The cat had very high serum globulin levels (69 g/l [6.9 g/dl]), predominantly comprising gamma globulins on serum protein electrophoresis. Haematology revealed a mild anaemia, and lymphopenia.
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|l3=Feline Infectious Peritonitis
 
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A 7-month-old DSH cat is presented with a 2-month history of waxing and waning inappetence, lethargy, and some weight loss. The owner has noticed that both of the eyes look abnormal.


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