Canine gonadal dysgenesis syndrome: a case of mosaicism (77,XO-78,XX)

A toy poodle bitch had an abnormal oestrus cycle and apparently persistent follicles. Hormonal therapy was unsuccessful. The bitch was ovariohysterectomised and gross and histological evaluation of the ovaries and uterus, together with karyotyping, led to a diagnosis of 77,XO-78,XX mosaicism.

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Published in:Veterinary record 1999-11, Vol.145 (20), p.582-584
Main Authors: Mayenco-Aguirre, A. M., Padilla, J. A., Flores, J. M., Daza, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
case studies
Diagnosis, Differential
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - pathology
Dogs
dysgenesis
Female
females
gonadal disorders
karyotyping
Karyotyping - veterinary
Mosaicism
Ovary - pathology
Turner Syndrome - diagnosis
Turner Syndrome - pathology
Turner Syndrome - veterinary
Uterus - pathology
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Summary:A toy poodle bitch had an abnormal oestrus cycle and apparently persistent follicles. Hormonal therapy was unsuccessful. The bitch was ovariohysterectomised and gross and histological evaluation of the ovaries and uterus, together with karyotyping, led to a diagnosis of 77,XO-78,XX mosaicism.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.145.20.582