This article reviews ovarian cysts in the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), a disease commonly associated with symmetric, nonpruritic alopecia of the dorsum and flanks. Relevant anatomy is discussed and current theories of pathogenesis are reviewed. Prevalence, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are presented.
Keywords: Deslorelin; Guinea pig; Leuprolide; Ovarian cyst; Ovariohysterectomy; Ovary; Rete ovarii; Rodent.
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