Introduction

• The histopathological examination of samples taken from soft tissue lesions involving the eye is a very important part of the complete ophthalmic examination Eye: examination and is mandatory if neoplasia Retrobulbar: neoplasia is suspected.
• The histopathologic diagnosis is essential to determine the treatment and prognosis of any neoplastic lesion.
• Particularly suited to investigation are lesions involving the eyelids Eyelid: neoplasia , conjunctiva Conjunctiva: neoplasia , third eyelid, cornea or sclera.
• Topical, local and general anesthesia Anesthesia: in ophthalmic surgery may be required depending on the individual case.

Cytology

Biopsy

Intraocular techniques

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.

Other sources of information

• Ollivier F J, Plummer C E, Barrie K P (2007) Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostics. Part 1 : The Eye Examination and Diagnostic Procedures in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Ed: Gelatt K N. 4th edn. pp 438-483.