Mesenteric metastasis of granulosa cell tumor in a bitch – a case report

• Published in: Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias 2021-07, Vol.34 (3), p.231-239
• Main Authors: Toledo, Gabriela N, Rolemberg, Daniele S, Silva, Tamara, Bertolo, Paulo-Henrique L, Coutinho, Acácia R, Moreira, Stella H, Pelógia, Marina E S, Lima, Pauline R, Pavan, Leticia, Moraes, Paola C, Vasconcelos, Rosemeri O, De-Nardi, Andrigo B
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: bitch; cadela; cancro do ovário; canina; canine; canino; carcinoma; corrimento vaginal; cáncer de ovario; cáncer ovárico; câncer; descarga vaginal; echography; ecografia; ecografía; granulosa; histologia; histology; histología; histopathology; histopatologia; histopatología; neoplasia; ovarian cancer; ovarian tumor; ovario; ovary; ovário; patologia veterinária; patología veterinaria; perra; reproductive system; sistema reproductivo; sistema reprodutor; tumor; tumor ovariano; tumor ovárico; ultrasonido; ultrasonografía; ultrasonography; ultrasound; ultrassom; ultrassonografia; vaginal discharge; veterinary pathology
• ISSN: 0120-0690; 2256-2958
• DOI: 10.17533/udea.rccp.v34n3a07

Anamnesis: A 5-year-old mixed breed entire bitch was presented with bloody vaginal discharge and abdominal distension. Clinical and laboratory findings: Physical examination and abdominal ultrasonography suggested the presence of a left ovarian tumor. At histopathological examination it was diagnosed as granulosa cell tumor. Treatment approach: An exploratory laparotomy was performed followed by ovariohysterectomy to remove the intra-abdominal mass. Conclusion: The clinical, ultrasonographic and histologic signs in this case support other literature reports. Ultrasonography, in combination with histopathologic analysis is a fundamental tool for detection of ovarian tumors, especially tumors of the granulosa cells.