Unilateral ovarian absence in two capuchin monkeys |
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| Authors: | Sheyla FS Domingues Débora VC Almeida Sarah RRA Sealercio John P Kastelic Regiane R Santos |
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| Institution: | 1. Laboratory of Wild Animal Biology and Medicine, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil;2. National Primate Centre, Secretary of Health Policy, Belém, Pará, Brazil;3. Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada;4. Department of Equine Sciences, Veterinary, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Toxicology Division, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | Background Ovarian absence is a rare condition with congenital or traumatic origin. Methods Gross and microscopic examination of two capuchin monkeys were performed. Results Case 1 had absence of the right ovary and distal uterine tube, bilateral absence of fimbriae, and a rudimentary uterus. Case 2 had unilateral ovarian absence, but a functional contralateral ovary, and a normal uterus. Conclusions Unilateral ovarian absence was confirmed in two capuchin monkeys for the first time. |
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| Keywords: | adnexial torsion Cebus apella unilateral ovarian agenesis |
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