Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Monolateral chronicon orchitis in a stallion.
- Journal:
- Veterinaria italiana
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- De Amicis, Ippolito et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Teramo
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A Tiro Pesante Rapido stallion, born in 2002, developed a condition called monolateral chronic orchitis, which means there was long-term inflammation in one of his testicles. Even though the stallion seemed healthy and had a history of good fertility, the left testicle was smaller and felt hard compared to the right one. Tests showed signs of damage and inflammation in the affected testicle, but surprisingly, his semen quality remained good. This case emphasizes the importance of regular check-ups and ultrasounds for stallions to help maintain their ability to breed. Overall, the treatment and monitoring were effective in preserving the stallion's reproductive health.
Abstract
Orchitis and epididymo-orchitis are inflammatory lesions of the testicle. We herein describe a case of monolateral chronic orchitis which occurred in a Tiro Pesante Rapido (TPR) stallion, born in 2002, with a history of good fertility. The stallion was healthy and asymptomatic although the left testis was found to be smaller as compared with the right one and was hard in consistency. Histopathology examination revealed tubular atrophy and parenchymal sclerosis. Scattered foci of calcification and chronic inflammation, the latter dominated by macrophages and lymphocytes, were also observed. Although lesions were clearly present, the semen was demonstraed to be of good quality. This study highlights the need for periodic clinical and ultrasound evaluation of stallions, in order to preserve their reproductive performance.
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