Tumor das células da granulosa-teca em macaco-prego (Sapajus sp.)

Abstract

Background: Sapajus sp. (capuchin monkey), belongs to the Cebidae family and the order Primate, being considered a species of little concern in the list of endangered species. Understanding the causes of morbidity and mortality in non-human primates is essential for the conservation of species. The occurrence of ovarian tumors in non-human primates is considered low, although recent studies have shown that in captive animals, there is a higher incidence of neoplasms. The objective of this work is to report the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an ovarian tumor in a specimen of capuchin monkey from the wild that was received in the Wildlife Center at the Veterinary Hospital. After ultrasound exams, an increase in the uterus and ovaries was identified. Subsequently, the animal was submitted to hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy, the material was sent for histopathological analysis and tumor of granulosa-theca cells in the left ovary was identified, in addition to accentuated multifocal cystic endometritis, metritis and mild multifocal perimetritis and severe fibrosis in the uterus.