Endometrial cysts in the mare. 2. Clinical studies: occurrence and significance
Leidl, W.; Kaspar, B.; Kähn, W.
Tierarztliche Praxis 15(3): 281-289
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0303-6286 PMID: 3321564 Document Number: 303702
Endometrial cysts were found in 11 (13.4%) of 82 mares of various breeds by clinical examinations. Endometrial cysts were diagnosed by hysteroscopy and ultrasonic echography. Typical images are described. The importance of endometrial cysts is discussed with regard to differential diagnosis of early pregnancy and uterine pathology. There was no evidence of cysts in mares under 10 years of age. Mares with endometrial cysts had a 10% higher history of disturbed fertility than mares without endometrial cysts. Seven of nine mares with cystic structures in the uterus became pregnant. Endometrial cysts could be recognized together with embryonic vesicles and pregnancies continued without any complications. They were found as well after parturition in the post partum uterus.