title: Ovarian cysts in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus).
abstract: This article reviews ovarian cysts in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), a disease commonly associated with symmetric, nonpruritic alopecia of the dorsum and flanks. Relevant anatomy is discussed and current theories of pathogenesis are reviewed. Prevalence, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are presented.
authors.affiliation: Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, 5201 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA. Electronic address: adbean@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Andrew D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Bean
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Deslorelin; Guinea pig; Leuprolide; Ovarian cyst; Ovariohysterectomy; Ovary; Rete ovarii; Rodent