Ovariectomy in a mare with granulosa cell tumor: Case report

Authors

  • João Vitor Fraianella Teixeira de Godoy Pós-graduando de Medicina Veterinária da Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas, Brasil
  • João Vitor Fraianella Teixeira de Godoy Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Fernanda Meireles dos Reis¹, Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Paulo Roberto Griska Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Livia Aparecida Davila Bitencourt Pascoal Biazzo Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Paula Cristina Guimarães² Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Bruna Marcele Martins de Oliveira Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas
  • Danielle Baccarelli da Silva Pontifícia Universidade Católica – Campinas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v17n01a1324

Keywords:

Anestrus, ovariectomy, granulosa cell tumor

Abstract

Granulosa cell tumor is the most common type of neoplasm that affects the ovaries of mares. It is usually benign and unilateral, while the contralateral ovary is usually atrophied and without follicular activity. The diagnostic suspicion is based on clinical signs and behavioral changes, such as anestrus and increased libido; however, it is confirmed by hormonal, ultrasound and histopathological examinations. The aim of this study is to report a case of granulosa cell tumor in an 18-year-old female horse, submitted to an ovariectomy procedure and pre- and postoperative care. Surgical intervention proved effective, not only preventing damage that could be caused by the tumor, but also restoring follicular activity in the contralateral ovary.

Published

2023-01-19

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Ovariectomy in a mare with granulosa cell tumor: Case report. (2023). Pubvet, 17(01). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v17n01a1324

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