Luteoma in two mares treated by ovariectomy

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2021-BeachlerTheresa-LuteomaTwo.pdf (718.25 KB)
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2021
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Combs, Elena
 Troy, Jarrod
 Olds-Sanchez, Ashleigh
 Howard, Joan M.
 Fales-Williams, Amanda
 Yaeger, Michael
 Tatarniuk, Dane M.
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Veterinary Clinical Sciences
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Veterinary Pathology
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A 15-year-old Paint mare (Case 1) and a 15-year-old Arabian mare (Case 2) were presented for aggressive and undesired behaviour. Reproductive evaluation revealed, initially, an enlarged ovary with a smaller/normal sized contralateral ovary in each case. Granulosa cell tumour (GCT) panel testing revealed elevated inhibin B in both cases and elevated anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels only in Case 1 determined from currently established reference ranges. Based on a presumptive diagnosis of GCT, bilateral standing ovariectomy was elected for both mares. In each case neoplastic tissue consistent with luteoma was detected only on histological examination in the smaller/normal sized left ovary; the right ovary appearing normal. Long-term follow-up was performed 1 year and 5 years post-operatively by telephone. The owners were satisfied with the outcome and each patient demonstrated resolution of aggressive stallion-like behaviour. Each case returned to the owners' intended use. In conclusion, luteoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis for ovarian neoplasms in horses related to behavioural abnormalities, even in normal-sized ovaries.
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Horse, Luteoma, Ovarian, Neoplasm, Ovariectomy
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https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/handle/20.500.12876/7wbOxK8v
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https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13582
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