Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ovarian hematoma in an 11-year-old Thoroughbred-Hanovarian mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Curtin, Donna Judy E
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Thoroughbred-Hanovarian mare was brought in for a prebreeding check-up and was found to have a very large ovary, about the size of a soccer ball. Initially, the veterinarian thought she might have a type of tumor called a granulosa thecal cell tumor. However, after further tests and examinations, they determined that she actually had an ovarian hematoma, which is a collection of blood in the ovary. Fortunately, with treatment, the hematoma got smaller.
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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