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Excision of a cystic adenoma of the oviduct in a Java sparrow

Excision of a cystic adenoma of the oviduct in a Java sparrow
  • First report of a right oviduct tumor in a Java sparrow

Tumors of the oviducts are commonly observed in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). However, tumors are infrequently reported in passerine birds; based on the literature search, there are no case reports of tumors of the oviducts. Reports of right oviductal-derived tumors are limited, with adenomas reported only in cockatiels. The authors present a case report of successful excision of a cystic adenoma of the right oviduct in a Java sparrow A 3-year, 6-month-old female Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) was presented for evaluation due to coelomic distension. Contrast imaging revealed left displacement of the intestines. Coelomic ultrasonography identified a ...

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