Clinicopathological Features of Ovarian Teratoma Presented as Colic in Mare

Ovarian teratoma is a tumor characterized by presence of well differentiated tissues that are not usual to ovarian stroma. A five year old multiparous Kathiawari mare suffering colic like symptoms (unresponsive to conventional treatment)was ultrasonograhically suspected for ovarian neoplasm of the right ovary by trans-rectal palpation and ultrasonograhic evidence. Histopathological observations following unilateral laparotomic ovariectomy of the affected ovary confirmed benign ovarian teratoma characterized by presence of hair follicles, sebaceous glands and tooth like calcified structures. Thereafter, mare recovered from abdominal discomfort and was confirmed pregnant four months later.