Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term management of ovarian neoplasia in two cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).
- Journal:
- Journal of avian medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Keller, Krista A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Two cockatiels were diagnosed with ovarian neoplasia, which is a type of tumor affecting the ovaries. Both birds showed signs of reproductive issues, such as laying eggs too often, fluid buildup in their abdomen, and being very tired, along with some trouble breathing. They were treated over a long period with a procedure to remove fluid from their abdomen and a medication that helps manage hormone levels. One of the birds responded well to the medication, while the other did not show improvement. This suggests that the treatment approach may be helpful for managing ovarian tumors in cockatiels, but results can vary.
Abstract
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are commonly diagnosed with ovarian neoplasia. However, there is very little information regarding medical management of this disease condition and subsequent patient response. Long-term medical therapy of 2 cockatiels eventually diagnosed with ovarian neoplasia is described along with responses to the treatment regimens. Each bird had initial signs consistent with reproductive disease (chronic egg laying, ascites, and lethargy) and respiratory distress. The diagnosis of ovarian adenocarcinoma was confirmed on postmortem examination of both birds. The birds were conservatively managed by periodic coelomocentesis and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist administration for 9 and 25 months, respectively. A positive response to GnRH agonist therapy was documented in 1 of the 2 birds. These 2 cases demonstrate that periodic coelomocentesis with or without GnRH agonist therapy may be a viable option for the long-term management of ovarian neoplasia and reproductive-organ-associated ascites in cockatiels.
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