Equine Antral Follicle Containing Cartilage And Bone: Ovarian Teratoma
February 2015
in “
Revista Acadêmica Ciência Animal
”
Studysummary This case report describes the presence of a teratoma within an equine antral follicle and suggests that the ovary maintained functionality despite the teratoma, as indicated by active antral follicles and recent ovulation. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study described an ovarian teratoma found in a mare's antral follicle, characterized by the presence of cartilage and bone. The ovary measured 8 cm in diameter, with a 4 cm antral follicle containing yellow fluid and material attached to skin, cartilage, and bone fragments. Histological analysis revealed normal ovarian tissue with active antral follicles, hemorrhagic follicles, and multiple tissue neoformations, including epidermis, dermis, and skin appendages. Despite the teratoma, the ovary appeared functional, as indicated by the presence of active follicles and evidence of recent ovulation.
