Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cervical hyperplasia with prolapse in a mare.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Riera, F L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare was found to have a condition called cervical hyperplasia, where the tissue of the cervix grows too much and protrudes through the opening of the vulva. After the mare passed away, a thorough examination revealed that the mass came from the wall of the cervix and looked like normal cervical tissue under the microscope. This condition should be considered when a mare has a prolapse of her internal reproductive organs. Unfortunately, the outcome was not positive, as the mare did not survive.
Abstract
Cervical hyperplasia with prolapse through the vulvar lips was documented in a mare. Postmortem examination indicated that the mass originated from the cervical wall. The surface of the prolapsed mass had histologic features of normal cervix. Cervical hyperplasia can be considered in a list of differential diagnoses in cases of prolapse of the internal genitalia in mares.
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