کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2396570 | 1101633 | 2006 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Ultrasonograhic and histopathological features of atypical interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors in two cryptorchid horses Ultrasonograhic and histopathological features of atypical interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors in two cryptorchid horses](/preview/png/2396570.png)
This article describes atypical interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors in two cryptorchid horses. Ultrasonography allowed accurate localization of the cryptorchid testicles. Ultrasonographic features of the tumor are also presented and may be of value for the clinical diagnosis.Histopathological evaluation of testicular tissue after cryptorchidectomy revealed atypical evolving interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors. Clinically, the tumors reported here appear to have several similarities with the interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors described in the literature, which in most cases appear to be (1) cryptorchidism–induced tumors, (2) often benign and not enlarged, and (3) often associated with aggressive behavior. Although generally considered to be uncommon, equine testicular neoplasms may occur more frequently than previously thought. The use of ultrasonography may improve diagnosis.
Journal: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Volume 26, Issue 8, August 2006, Pages 370–375