Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound as an aid for diagnosis of ovarian abscesses in two mares.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Ramirez, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This report talks about two female horses that were not eating, had a fever with no clear cause, and were losing weight. After a thorough check-up and some tests, including an ultrasound, the vets suspected they had ovarian abscesses (infected pockets in the ovary). One of the mares was treated successfully with medication, but the second mare was put to sleep due to financial issues, and a postmortem exam showed she had an enlarged ovary that was stuck to her large intestine, confirming the presence of an ovarian abscess.
Abstract
This report describes two mares presented for evaluation of anorexia, fever of unknown origin, and weight loss. Clinical examination, laboratory findings, and transrectal ultrasonographic images suggested ovarian abscessation. One mare was successfully treated medically. Because of financial considerations, the second mare was euthanatized and a postmortem examination was performed. At necropsy, there was an enlarged right ovary with an adhesion to the large colon. Microscopic findings were characteristic of an ovarian abscess.
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