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Unilateral ovarian absence in two capuchin monkeys
Author(s) -
Domingues Sheyla F.S.,
Almeida Débora V.C.,
Sealercio Sarah R.R.A.,
Kastelic John P.,
Santos Regiane R.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of medical primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1600-0684
pISSN - 0047-2565
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2010.00445.x
Subject(s) - ovary , uterus , medicine , anatomy , biology , endocrinology
Background Ovarian absence is a rare condition with congenital or traumatic origin. Methods Gross and microscopic examination of two capuchin monkeys were performed. Results Case 1 had absence of the right ovary and distal uterine tube, bilateral absence of fimbriae, and a rudimentary uterus. Case 2 had unilateral ovarian absence, but a functional contralateral ovary, and a normal uterus. Conclusions Unilateral ovarian absence was confirmed in two capuchin monkeys for the first time.