Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Goat with benign mammary gland mass treated by mastectomy
By Andreasen, C B et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Oregon State University·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unilateral fibroepithelial hyperplasia of the mammary gland in a goat.
- Species:
- goat
Plain-English summary
A 2.5-year-old female Nubian goat was brought in because of a mass on her right mammary gland. After tests, the vet determined it was a benign condition called mammary fibroepithelial hyperplasia, which is more common in cats. The goat underwent surgery to remove the mass, and a year later, there were no signs of it returning.
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Abstract
A 2.5-year-old female Nubian goat was admitted because of a mass involving the right mammary gland. Ultrasonography and cytologic examination of the mass revealed a benign or hyperplastic condition. A right mastectomy was performed. Results of histologic and immunohistochemical tests indicated mammary fibroepithelial hyperplasia (fibroadenomatous change), which is a condition usually found in cats. The mammary mass had not redeveloped in the goat after 1 year.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8496086/