Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare with enlarged ovary diagnosed with hematoma
By Curtin, Donna Judy E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2003·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ovarian hematoma in an 11-year-old Thoroughbred-Hanovarian mare.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Thoroughbred-Hanovarian mare was brought in for a prebreeding check-up and found to have a very enlarged ovary, about the size of a soccer ball. Initially, the vet thought it might be a granulosa thecal cell tumor, which is a type of ovarian tumor. However, after further tests, they discovered it was actually an ovarian hematoma, a collection of blood in the ovary. Fortunately, with treatment, the hematoma shrank, and the mare's condition improved.
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Abstract
An aggressive mare, presented for prebreeding examination, was found to have a significantly enlarged ovary (soccer ball size). A granulosa thecal cell tumor was initially suspected. Following laboratory and repeated clinical examination, the mare was diagnosed with an ovarian hematoma, which regressed with treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12892291/