title: Ultrasound as an aid for diagnosis of ovarian abscesses in two mares.
abstract: This report describes two mares presented for evaluation of anorexia, fever of unknown origin, and weight loss. Clinical examination, laboratory findings, and transrectal ultrasonographic images suggested ovarian abscessation. One mare was successfully treated medically. Because of financial considerations, the second mare was euthanatized and a postmortem examination was performed. At necropsy, there was an enlarged right ovary with an adhesion to the large colon. Microscopic findings were characteristic of an ovarian abscess.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-8410, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Sedrish
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Paccamonti
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: French
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D014463:Ultrasonography