Ovarian Cyst in a Dog

Year 2024, , 31 - 33, 02.01.2025

Zahid Paksoy

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14638108

Abstract

Ovarian abnormalities are commonly congenital pathologies in the reproductive organs. This report presented a case of ovarian cyst and agenesis observed in a dog. The case involved a 4-year-old mixed-breed female dog. This animal had previously given birth and required sterilization. The diagnosis was made during the sterilization operation. The uterus and ovaries were examined after removal. Both the right and left uterine horns were normal, and the left ovary was normal as well. However, instead of the ovarian tissue, a cyst was found in the location of the right ovary. This ovarian cyst was surrounded by a thin membrane and it was filled with fluid. This structure was considered as congenital. As a result, unilateral ovarian agenesis and cyst had no effect on reproduction.

Keywords

Female dog, ovary, cyst, agenesis, congenital

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