Ascites in a 13-year- old miniature horse mare with an ovarian granulosa theca- cell tumour: A manifestation of Meigs' syndrome?

作者：Hector R C^*; Cruz A M

来源：Equine Veterinary Education, 2014, 26(5): 237-241.

DOI：10.1111/eve.12136

• horse
• miniature horse
• granulosa cell tumour
• ascites
• ovary

A 13-year-old miniature horse mare presented for evaluation of ascites. Abdominal ultrasound showed severe free peritoneal fluid accumulation as well as a caudal abdominal mass. The peritoneal fluid was characterised as a transudate with no evidence of sepsis. Surgical exploration of the abdomen was performed; copious free peritoneal fluid and a large right ovarian mass were discovered. The abnormal ovary was removed, and the mass was determined histologically to be a benign granulosa theca-cell tumour. Although there was mild peritoneal fluid accumulation in the immediate post operative period, the ascites effectively resolved with removal of the tumour, and the mare returned to a normal lifestyle. This is similar to reports of Meigs' syndrome in human women, in which a benign ovarian mass of significant size causes ascites that resolves once the mass is removed.

• 出版日期2014-5