Spermatic Granuloma in the Ram: Diagnosis by Ultrasonography and Semen Characteristics
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Tarih
1999
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Yayıncı
American College of Veterinary Radiology
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Ultrasonographic appearance of the testis and epididymis, and seminal characteristics, with regard to localization of spermatic granuloma were studied. In rams with spermatic granuloma (n = 9), diagnosed by clinical or ultrasonographic examinations before histopathological confirmation, localization of each lesion was recorded. Epididymal granulomas, caput and cauda, were seen as anechoic or hyperechoic areas with a distinct margin with or without a hyperechoic capsule. Granulomas in the testis were microscopic and, therefore, could not be detected by ultrasonography. Enlargement in the mediastinum testis was detected in all rams when there were granulomas in the caput Heterogeneous testis parenchyma invaded by numerous hyperechoic foci, representing testicular degeneration, was associated with granulomas both in the epididymis and testis. Ultrasonographic appearance of the lesions did not differ with regard to season. Seminal characteristics varied between rams. It was concluded that ultrasonographic evaluation may give valuable information in the diagnosis of sperm granuloma in the ram.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Ram, Semen characteristics, Sperm granuloma, Ultrasonography
Kaynak
Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
WoS Q Değeri
Q2
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
40
Sayı
4
Künye
Karaca, F., Aksoy, M., Kaya, A., Ataman, M. B., Tekeli, T., (1999). Spermatic Granuloma in the Ram: Diagnosis by Ultrasonography and Semen Characteristics. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 40(4), 402-406. Doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.1999.tb02132.x
