Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnant mare with ovarian tumor - what to know
By Carstanjen, B et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2009·Equine Clinic, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary unilateral fibroleiomyoma of the ovary in a pregnant mare: a case report.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a rare type of tumor called a fibroleiomyoma, which developed in the ovary of a pregnant mare. The mare, who had given birth multiple times before, showed occasional signs of colic, which is abdominal pain. The diagnosis was confirmed through special tests that looked at the tissue under a microscope. The tumor is made up of smooth muscle cells and can grow during pregnancy. The treatment details and outcome were not provided, but this information may help your veterinarian understand the condition better.
Abstract
Fibroleiomyomas of the ovary are rare. This smooth muscle tumour may develop and increase in size during pregnancy. Diagnosis is based on histological and immunohistochemical analyses. Histologically, the ovarian fibroleiomyoma consists of non-invasive bundles of smooth muscle cells that synthesize collagen-like extracellular matrix. This case report describes an ovarian fibroleiomyoma in a pregnant multiparous broodmare with a history of intermittent signs of colic.
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