EXPRESS: Diode laser surgery for palpebral apocrine cystadenomatosis: a retrospective case series of four cats.

Diode laser vapourization is safe and effective for treating feline palpebral apocrine cystadenomatosis.

This retrospective case series describes four cats (three Persian, one Siberian) diagnosed with palpebral apocrine cystadenomatosis (PAC), a rare benign proliferation of modified apocrine glands (Moll's glands) of the eyelid. Cats presented with one or more greyish cystic lesions evolving over one month to one year. Three cases were histologically confirmed; the fourth case's lesion ruptured during initial surgery preventing confirmation. All four cats were treated with diode laser vapourization under general anesthesia. Treatment outcomes were favorable, with no recurrence reported at any previously treated sites, including one case followed for six years. Diode laser surgery demonstrated safety, good tolerance, minimal post-operative pain and inflammation. This represents the first reported series of multiple feline PAC cases treated with diode laser therapy. The technique offers a practical alternative to CO₂ laser treatment, though clinical adoption may be limited by equipment cost, required operator training, and potential for collateral thermal injury if improper settings are used.

This summary was distilled by AI and may occasionally misinterpret data. Confirm critical details with the primary literature before clinical application.