Bilateral epidiymal cysts in an alpaca male used for breeding

A 4-year-old alpaca stud was presented for examination of his reproductive tract. Ultrasonographic examination of the gonads revealed 2 cystic structures associated with the head of each epididymis. Biopsies of each testicle evidenced mild testicular degeneration. Histopathologic examination of the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian veterinary journal 2007-07, Vol.48 (7), p.741-744
Hauptverfasser:	Gray, G.A, Dascanio, J.J, Kasimanickam, R, Sponenberg, D.P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	alpacas animal age animal diseases Animals Azoospermia - etiology Azoospermia - veterinary biopsy Breeding Camelids, New World case studies cysts (pathology) disease diagnosis epididymis histopathology Male male genital diseases males Orchiectomy - veterinary Scientific Spermatocele - diagnosis Spermatocele - diagnostic imaging Spermatocele - pathology Spermatocele - veterinary testes Testis - pathology Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	A 4-year-old alpaca stud was presented for examination of his reproductive tract. Ultrasonographic examination of the gonads revealed 2 cystic structures associated with the head of each epididymis. Biopsies of each testicle evidenced mild testicular degeneration. Histopathologic examination of the gonads revealed cystic efferent ductules in the head of each epididymis.
ISSN:	0008-5286