title: Ovarian cystic disease in guinea pigs.
abstract: Ovarian cysts are nonfunctional, fluid-filled cysts that develop spontaneously near the ovaries throughout the female guinea pig's reproductive cycle, reducing fertility in females older than 15 months and causing potentially serious uterine disorders. Permanent treatment requires ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy. This article reviews the clinical signs, diagnosis, histopathology, treatment (including hormonal therapies), surgery, and postoperative care.
authors.affiliation: The Center for Avian/Exotic Medicine, 562 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024, USA. Electronic address: apilny@avianandexoticvets.com.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pilny
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Alopecia; Cystic rete ovarii; Ovarian cystadenoma; Ovariohysterectomy