Unilateral segmental uterine horn hypoplasia with fallopian tube aplasia in a guinea pig (Caviaporcellus).
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38141387
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A 2-year-3-month-old female guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) was referred for lethargy, weight gain and severe abdominal pain. Ultrasound examination revealed thickening and enlargement of the left uterine horn and an unremarkable right uterine horn. The animal died during ovariohysterectomy due to respiratory and cardiac arrest. Necropsy revealed unilateral segmental uterine horn hypoplasia and aplasia of the fallopian tube of the corresponding side. This is the first report of a congenital uterine malformation in the guinea pig and we describe the clinical and pathological presentation of segmental uterine horn hypoplasia and fallopian tube aplasia. Congenital uterine malformations are rare in guinea pigs but should be considered as differential diagnoses for the more common acquired uteropathies.
Date of Publication
2024-01
Publication Type
Article
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Keyword(s)
fallopian tube aplasia guinea pig segmental uterine hypoplasia uterine malformation
Language(s)
en
Contributor(s)
Wernick, Morena B | |
D'Ovidio, Dario | |
Ruetten, Maja |
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Series
Journal of comparative pathology
Publisher
Elsevier
ISSN
0021-9975
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