PESQUISA VETERINÁRIA BRASILEIRA

Abstract in English:

ABSTRACT.- Braga-Sá M.B.P., Barros P.S.M., Jorge J.S., Dongo P., Finkensieper P., Bolzan A.A., Watanabe S.S. & Safatle A.M.V. 2018. Retina assessment by optical coherence tomography of diabetic dogs. [Avaliação da retina de cães diabéticos pela tomografia de coerência óptica.] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 38(10):1966-1971. Laboratório de Investigação em Oftalmologia Comparada, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: michellebarbosa@usp.br Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine disorders characterized by relative or absolute lack of insulin; this can lead to several ocular manifestations, among them diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microangiopathy that involves retinal precapillary arterioles, postcapillary venules, and large vessels, causing them to be functionally and anatomically incompetent. Hyperglycemia seems to be the most probable cause of damage to the retina due to interference in cellular metabolism and transduction processes. The aim of this study was to evaluate retinal thickness in eight diabetic dogs, four females and four males of different breeds and ages ranging from 6 to 15 years, by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to compare them with non-diabetic dogs. Assessment provided by OCT in diabetic dogs showed retinal layers thinning and loss of stratification when compared to non-diabetic dogs (198µm versus 219µm respectively), with statistical significance (p=0.008). OCT images may suggest that diabetes mellitus causes retinal neuropathy in dogs, as also seen in diabetic humans.

• Optical coherence tomography OCT retina dogs retinal detachment retinal atrophy clinics Tomografia de coerência óptica cães diabete melito retinopatia diabética clinica.

Abstract in Portuguese:

RESUMO.- Braga-Sá M.B.P., Barros P.S.M., Jorge J.S., Dongo P., Finkensieper P., Bolzan A.A., Watanabe S.S. & Safatle A.M.V. 2018. Retina assessment by optical coherence tomography of diabetic dogs. [Avaliação da retina de cães diabéticos pela tomografia de coerência óptica.] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 38(10):1966-1971. Laboratório de Investigação em Oftalmologia Comparada, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: michellebarbosa@usp.br Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine disorders characterized by relative or absolute lack of insulin; this can lead to several ocular manifestations, among them diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microangiopathy that involves retinal precapillary arterioles, postcapillary venules, and large vessels, causing them to be functionally and anatomically incompetent. Hyperglycemia seems to be the most probable cause of damage to the retina due to interference in cellular metabolism and transduction processes. The aim of this study was to evaluate retinal thickness in eight diabetic dogs, four females and four males of different breeds and ages ranging from 6 to 15 years, by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to compare them with non-diabetic dogs. Assessment provided by OCT in diabetic dogs showed retinal layers thinning and loss of stratification when compared to non-diabetic dogs (198µm versus 219µm respectively), with statistical significance (p=0.008). OCT images may suggest that diabetes mellitus causes retinal neuropathy in dogs, as also seen in diabetic humans.

Abstract in English:

ABSTRACT.- Safatle A.M.V., Braga-Sá M.B.P. & Barros P.S.M. 2015. [Aspects of optical coherence tomography in retinopathy in dogs.] Aspectos da tomografia de coerência óptica em cães com retinopatia. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 35(2):153-159. Laboratório de Investigação em Oftalmologia Comparada, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: angsaf@usp.br The OCT is a noninvasive and noncontact exam capable to evaluate the retina and optic nerve. The OCT images provide information of the constitution of the retina and its structural integrity in vivo, providing high-resolution images that resemble optical microscopy. The objective of this paper was to describe and document the use of the optical coherence tomography (OCT) in dogs. It was possible differentiate the retinal layers of healthy dogs and compare them with dogs with progressive retinal atrophy which showed altered stratification and significant reduce of the layers. In cases of retinal detachment was observed separation of neurosensory retina from the retinal pigment epithelium, and the presence of intrarretinal exudates. Thus, the OCT was effective in the diagnosis of retinopathy.

• Retinal disease retinal detachment retinal atrophy doença retiniana retina

Abstract in Portuguese:

RESUMO.- Safatle A.M.V., Braga-Sá M.B.P. & Barros P.S.M. 2015. [Aspects of optical coherence tomography in retinopathy in dogs.] Aspectos da tomografia de coerência óptica em cães com retinopatia. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 35(2):153-159. Laboratório de Investigação em Oftalmologia Comparada, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, São Paulo, SP 05508-270, Brazil. E-mail: angsaf@usp.br A tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT) é um exame não invasivo e de não contato que permite avaliar a retina e o nervo óptico. As imagens da OCT fornecem informações da constituição da retina e sua integridade estrutural in vivo, gerando imagens de alta resolução, que se assemelham à microscopia óptica. Objetivou-se descrever a técnica de tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT) e sua utilização em cães. Foi possível diferenciar claramente as camadas retinianas de cães hígidos e compará-las com as de cães portadores de atrofia progressiva de retina, que apresentaram perda da estratificação e diminuição significativa das camadas. No descolamento de retina (DR) foi possível observar a separação entre a retina neurossensorial e o epitélio pigmentário da retina (EPR), além da presença de exsudatos intrarretinianos. Assim, a OCT mostrou-se eficaz no diagnóstico de retinopatias.