PubMed · 2006 · 15 citations · 3 references
MedicineEndocrinologyVeterinary SurgeryReproductive EndocrinologyReproductive MedicineEstrous CycleOvarian FunctionOvarian PathologyOvarian PhysiologyOvarian SurgeryEstrus BehaviorEstrus ExpressionOvarian AnatomyOvarian Remnant SyndromeVaginal Cytology
A 2-year-old domestic shorthair queen was presented for recurrent estrus behavior. Ovariohysterectomy had been performed 9 months earlier. An ovarian remnant was diagnosed, based on vaginal cytology and hormonal stimulation. Following exploratory laparotomy to remove the aberrant tissue, the animal recovered without further complications.
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