Fertility in two cats with X-chromosome mosaicism and unilateral ovarian dysgenesis

J Reprod Fertil. 1987 May;80(1):43-7. doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.0800043.

Abstract

Two pregnant cats showed unilateral ovarian dysgenesis at surgery. Cytogenetic examination revealed a 37,X/39,XXX karyotype in Cat 1, a 37,X/38,XX karyotype in Cat 2 and a marked difference in frequency of mosaicism between fibroblasts and lymphocytes in both cats. Histologically the ovarian morphology ranged from normal to complete dysgenesis in both cats. Three fetuses examined showed a normal feline karyotype.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats / genetics*
  • Female
  • Fertility*
  • Gonadal Dysgenesis / veterinary*
  • Karyotyping
  • Mosaicism*
  • Pregnancy
  • X Chromosome*