Spontaneous endometriosis in a cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

• Published in: Laboratory animal science (Chicago) Vol. 33; no. 6; p. 597
• Main Authors: Fanton, J W, Hubbard, G B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.1983
• Subjects: Animals; Endometriosis - pathology; Endometriosis - veterinary; Female; Macaca; Macaca fascicularis; Monkey Diseases - pathology

An adult female Macaca fascicularis developed anorexia and minimal fecal production. Abdominal palpation was unrewarding. Rectal palpation revealed a rectal stricture and a large soft tissue mass in the area of the uterus. Clinical pathology tests were within normal limits. Exploratory surgery and h...