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. 2009 Jun 5:374–418. doi: 10.1016/B978-072160561-6.50021-6

Table 18-10.

Systemic Causes of Lipemia Retinalis in the Dog and Cat

DOG CAT

  • Hyperadrenocorticism

  • Hypothyroidism (may also cause lipemic aqueous humor)

  • Primary inherited hyperchylomicronemia

  • Idiopathic hyperchylomicronemia

  • Idiopathic transient hyperlipidemia (and anemia) in kittens

  • Glucocorticoid excess (iatrogenic)