Granulosa cell tumors of the equine ovary

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2006 Dec;22(3):799-817. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.08.008.

Abstract

The granulosa cell tumor is the most common ovarian tumor in mares. A clinical diagnosis can be made based on the presence ofa unilaterally enlarged ovary and a small inactive contralateral ovary. Endocrine testing may be beneficial to confirm a diagnosis. Surgical removal of the tumor eliminates the adverse effect on pituitary function and results in resumption of follicular development and ovulation in the opposite ovary over time.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / diagnosis
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / physiopathology
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / veterinary*
  • Hormones / blood
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horse Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Horse Diseases / surgery
  • Horses
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / veterinary*

Substances

  • Hormones