Surgical resection of a dysgerminoma in a mare.
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.
Publication Date: 2009-02-28 PubMed ID: 19245624DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2009.00392.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
- Case Reports
- Journal Article
Summary
This research summary has been generated with artificial intelligence and may contain errors and omissions. Refer to the original study to confirm details provided. Submit correction.
The study reports the successful surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor, a dysgerminoma, found in a mare, which showed no health complications post-surgery and was in foal after seven months.
Overview
In the study, a mare was referred for further evaluation after a mass was detected in the left section of her abdomen during a routine postpartum reproductive check-up. The mare was in a healthy condition and had no previous medical issues. An ultrasonographic examination of the mass confirmed its existence, but its source was unclear. All routine hematological and serum biochemistry tests were with normal limits.
Procedure and Treatment
- The initial approach was a conservative treatment using antibiotics, however, the mass kept growing.
- Seeing no regression in the mass, the decision was made to opt for surgery. The mass was surgically removed and was found to be lodged in the left ovary of the mare.
Post-surgery Results
- Following the surgery, the mare temporarily experienced some abdominal pain, but no other complications arose.
- Seven months post-surgery, the mare was pregnant, indicating good health and recovery.
Diagnosis
- The removed mass was subjected to histological tests, which revealed the mass to be a dysgerminoma. Dysgerminomas are rare ovarian tumors originating from the germ cell.
Cite This Article
APA
Harland S, Smith C, Mogg T, Horadagoda N, Dart A.
(2009).
Surgical resection of a dysgerminoma in a mare.
Aust Vet J, 87(3), 110-112.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2009.00392.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Camden, 410 Werombi Road, Camden, New South Wales 2570, Australia.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Dysgerminoma / pathology
- Dysgerminoma / surgery
- Dysgerminoma / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
- Ovarian Neoplasms / prevention & control
- Ovarian Neoplasms / veterinary
- Treatment Outcome
Citations
This article has been cited 0 times.Use Nutrition Calculator
Check if your horse's diet meets their nutrition requirements with our easy-to-use tool Check your horse's diet with our easy-to-use tool
Talk to a Nutritionist
Discuss your horse's feeding plan with our experts over a free phone consultation Discuss your horse's diet over a phone consultation
Submit Diet Evaluation
Get a customized feeding plan for your horse formulated by our equine nutritionists Get a custom feeding plan formulated by our nutritionists
