Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endometrial adenocarcinoma in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1990
- Authors:
- Chaffin, M K et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine & Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Arabian mare was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that started in her uterus and spread to her lungs, liver, spleen, and other areas. She showed signs of losing weight, being very tired, not eating, swelling in her belly, and a buildup of fluid in her abdomen caused by a blood clot in a major vein. The diagnosis was confirmed by examining tissue samples from her uterus and the tumors that had spread. Unfortunately, the situation indicates a serious health issue, and the prognosis is likely poor.
Abstract
An endometrial adenocarcinoma with metastases to the lung, liver, spleen, mesentery and serosal peritoneal surfaces was found in an 11-year-old Arabian mare. Clinical signs included generalized weight loss, depression, anorexia, ventral edema and abdominal distension. Ascites was due to thrombosis of the caudal vena cava. The diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma was based on the histological appearance of uterine glandular epithelium and the presence of similar tissue in the metastatic tumors.
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