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Avaliação da osmolaridade da lágrima em cães atópicos com conjuntivite alérgica

Authors: Lourenço, Maria do Guadalupe Mègre Pires de Carvalho;

Avaliação da osmolaridade da lágrima em cães atópicos com conjuntivite alérgica

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ABSTRACT - TEAR FILM OSMOLARITY EVALUATION IN ATOPIC DOGS WITH ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS - Tear film osmolarity is a crucial parameter to evaluate tear’s quality. It represents cation (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper) and anion (chlorides, carbonates, and phosphates) concentration in the tear’s aqueous portion. The goal of this study is to evaluate the osmolarity of the tear film in atopic dogs with allergic conjunctivitis. The majority of dogs, which suffer from atopic dermatitis, also exhibit symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Nevertheless, it is an exclusion diagnosis. No simple and effective diagnostic test is available in replacement. In this study both control group (n=20) and a group of atopic dogs with symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis (n=20) were evaluated. All animals were subject to a dermatological, as well as an ophthalmological examination, with the objective of evaluating clinical signs of allergic conjunctivitis, (chemosis, pruritus, swelling, conjuctival hyperemia, ocular discharge, and the presence of corneal disease) and rate then on a scale of 0-3. Additionally, the atopic group was assessed according to the CADESI-03 scale. The tear film osmolarity was evaluated using the TearLab Osmolarity System®. The statistical study was conducted using GrahPad Instat®, as well as the Mann-Whitney and linear regression tests. After the data evaluation, we found that the tear film osmolarity showed a mean value of 320,8±9,6 mOsm/L in the control group, and a mean value of 340,3±21,6 mOsm/L in the atopic group. The osmolarity values of both groups showed a statistically significant difference (P<0,1%; Mann-Whitney test). However, the study did not find a statistically significant difference between the osmolarity of the right and left eye in the control group (P=0,5244; Mann-Whitney test) or the atopic group (P=0,123; Mann-Whitney test). In the atopic subjects, the mean CADESI-03 value was 180,1±66,50, and the allergic conjunctivitis score was 8,2±2,36. The tear film osmolarity of atopic dogs and their CADESI-03 values, exhibit a statistically significant correlation (P<0,1%; linear regression test). On the other hand, the study did not find a statistically significant correlation between the osmolarity of the atopic dogs and the score of allergic conjunctivitis (P=0,8385; linear regression test). We can then conclude that the tear film osmolarity is altered in atopic dogs suffering from allergic conjunctivitis. This information can be used in the diagnostic of allergic conjunctivitis as well as in the evaluation of treatment effectiveness. Dogs can also be considered as potential model for humans with similar conditions.

A osmolaridade do filme lacrimal é um parâmetro útil para avaliar a qualidade da lágrima. Esta representa a concentração de catiões (sódio, potássio, cálcio, magnésio, ferro e cobre) e de aniões (cloretos, carbonatos e fosfatos) dissolvidos na porção aquosa da lágrima. O objectivo deste estudo é avaliar a osmolaridade do filme lacrimal em cães atópicos com conjuntivite alérgica (CA). A CA é muito prevalente nos cães que têm dermatite atópica (DA). No entanto esta afeção é um diagnóstico de exclusão, pois não existe um teste simples e eficaz para a diagnosticar. Foi incluído no estudo um grupo controlo (n=20) e um grupo de cães atópicos com sinais de CA (n=20). Todos os animais foram sujeitos a exame dermatológico, bem como a exame oftálmico para avaliação dos sinais clínicos de CA (quemose, prurido, epífora, hiperémia conjuntival, corrimento ocular e presença de doença da córnea) e sua classificação numa escala de 0-3. Adicionalmente o grupo dos atópicos foi classificado segundo a escala CADESI-03. Avaliou-se a osmolaridade do filme lacrimal com o sistema TearLab osmolarity® (TearLab Corp., San Diego, E.U.A.). O estudo estatístico foi realizado com GraphPad Instat® recorrendo aos testes de Mann- Whitney e regressão linear. Após avaliação dos dados, a osmolaridade do filme lacrimal apresentou um valor médio de 320,8±9,6 mOsm/L no grupo controlo e 340,3±21,6 mOsm/L no grupo de animais atópicos. Os valores de osmolaridade dos dois grupos apresentaram diferenças estatísticas extremamente significativas (P<0,1%; teste Mann-Whitney). Não se encontraram diferenças significativas entre a osmolaridade da lágrima do olho direito e do olho esquerdo no grupo controlo (P=0,5244; teste Mann-Whitney) nem no grupo atópico (P=0,123; teste Mann- Whitney). Nos pacientes atópicos o valor de CADESI-03 médio foi de 180,1±66,50 valores e o score de CA foi 8,2±2,36 valores. A osmolaridade dos cães atópicos e os seus CADESI-03 exibiram uma correlação estatística extremamente significativa (P<0,1%; teste de regressão linear). Pelo contrário, não se encontrou uma correlação estatistica significativa entre a osmolaridade dos cães atópicos e o score de CA (P=0,8385; teste de regressão linear). Podemos concluir que a osmolaridade da lágrima se encontra alterada nos cães atópicos afetados por CA. Esta informação é útil tanto para diagnóstico de CA como para avaliação da resposta à terapêutica. Poderá também ter interesse quando consideramos o cão como potencial modelo de CA no Homem.

Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Veterinária

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Osmolaridade, Tearlab osmolarity ®, Conjuntivite alérgica, Allergic conjunctivitis, Osmolarity

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