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Luteoma in two mares treated by ovariectomy
Author(s) -
Combs E.,
Beachler T.,
Troy J. R.,
OldsSanchez A.,
Howard J. M.,
FalesWilliams A.,
Yaeger M.,
Tatarniuk D. M.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.13582
Subject(s) - ovary , medicine , horse , gynecology , ovarian tissue , differential diagnosis , pathology , biology , paleontology
Summary 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.