Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis of a uterine leiomyoma using hysteroscopy and a partial ovariohysterectomy in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Berezowski, Christopher
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old quarter horse mare had been struggling with infertility for two years and a mass was found in her right uterine horn. Before surgery, tests using ultrasound and a special camera procedure called hysteroscopy showed that the mass was invasive. The veterinarian performed a partial ovariohysterectomy, which means they removed part of her ovaries and uterus. After examining the mass under a microscope, it was identified as a uterine leiomyoma, which is a type of benign tumor. The outcome of the surgery was a confirmed diagnosis of the mass.
Abstract
A 14-year-old quarter horse mare had a 2-year history of infertility and the presence of a mass in the right uterine horn. Prior to surgery, the mass was determined to be invasive by using ultrasonography and hysteroscopy. A partial ovariohysterectomy was performed. The mass was diagnosed histologically as a uterine leiomyoma.
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