Multicystic degeneration of the Cowper's gland in a Large White boar.
Reprod Domest Anim
; 51(6): 1044-1048, 2016 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27568915
ABSTRACT
The present report describes a case of multicystic degeneration of the Cowper's gland in a 1.3-year-old purebred Large White intact boar with reduced fertility in Switzerland. Based on the case history, a general physical examination, an andrological investigation and a transrectal ultrasonography combined with a subsequent thorough pathological examination including histology a multicystic degeneration of the Cowper's gland were diagnosed. The case indicates that cystic degeneration of the bulbourethral gland should be contemplated in the differential diagnoses of andrological disorders even though it has not been described in pigs so far. While selecting breeding boars, a morphological check of the bulbourethral gland can be performed, since degeneration of the gland would potentially have an impact on future fertility.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Swine Diseases
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Bulbourethral Glands
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Cysts
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Genital Diseases, Male
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Infertility, Male
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Reprod Domest Anim
Journal subject:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Switzerland