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Ultrasonographic features of PMEL17 (Silver) mutant gene-associated multiple congenital ocular anomalies (MCOA) in Comtois and Rocky Mountain horses.
Veterinary ophthalmology - 1 Nov 2013
Ségard Emilie M, Depecker Marianne C, Lang Johann, Gemperli Armin, Cadoré Jean-Luc
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: (1) To describe the ultrasonographic appearance of multiple congenital ocular anomalies (MCOA) in the eyes of horses with the PMEL17 (Silver) mutant gene. (2) To compare the accuracy of B-mode ocular ultrasound to conventional direct ophthalmoscopy. ANIMALS STUDIED: Sixty-seven Comtois and 18 Rocky Mountain horses were included in the study. PROCEDURES: Horses were classified as being carriers or...
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