Cystic endometrial hyperplasia - Atlas of swine pathology
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia
Anatomía Patológica Veterinaria Universidad de MurciaWhere: genitourinary system, female genitourinay tract
Possible causes: Other
The uterus appears enlarged and when opened, at the endometrium numerous cysts are seen, of different sizes and filled with fluid. This process is due to excessive or prolonged hormonal stimulation. In the sow, one possible cause is exposure to the mycotoxin zearalenone.
We must make a differential diagnosis with inflammation of the uterine mucosa (endometritis).
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