Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare has mass in abdomen - surgery for dysgerminoma
By Harland, S et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2009·University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical resection of a dysgerminoma in a mare.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare was found to have a mass in her abdomen during a routine check after giving birth. Although she showed no signs of illness, the mass continued to grow despite treatment with antibiotics. Eventually, the mass was surgically removed, and it was found to be a rare type of ovarian tumor called a dysgerminoma. After surgery, the mare experienced some temporary abdominal pain but recovered well and was pregnant again seven months later.
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Abstract
A mare was referred for further evaluation of a mass found in the left caudal abdomen during a routine postpartum reproductive palpation. The mare was clinically normal with no history of health problems. Ultrasonographic examination of the mass confirmed its presence, but the origin of the mass could not be accurately determined. Routine haematology and serum biochemistry results were within normal limits. The mare was initially treated conservatively with antibiotics, but the mass continued to increase in size, so it was surgically excised. The mass involved the left ovary. The mare showed transient abdominal pain after surgery, but developed no other complications and was in foal 7 months later. On histology, the mass was diagnosed as a dysgerminoma, a rare ovarian tumour of germ cell origin.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19245624/