Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ovarian teratoma and endometritis in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Lefebvre, Réjean et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Arabian mare was taken to the vet because she had a large, non-ovulating follicle on her ovary. The vet diagnosed her with an ovarian tumor and inflammation of the uterus (endometritis). After examining tissue samples, they confirmed it was an ovarian teratoma, which is a type of tumor. The mare underwent surgery to remove one ovary, and three months later, she became pregnant and had a normal delivery. The treatment was successful.
Abstract
An 8-year-old Arabian mare was admitted for a large ovarian anovulatory follicle. A clinical diagnosis of ovarian tumor and endometritis was established. Histological examinations revealed an ovarian teratoma and a grade II endometritis. Three months after unilateral ovariectomy, the mare was confirmed pregnant and eventually gave birth uneventfully.
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