Severe abdominal distention due to ovarian cysts in a parrot fish (Paraneetroplus synspilus)

In autumn of 2019 a three years old female parrot fish was referred to the veterinary hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The prominent symptom was inappetence and a large mass or unilateral distention in the abdominal cavity. Ultrasonography and radiology imaging with contrast media were done to evaluate the abdominal cavity. According to presumptive diagnosis by imaging, the fluid-filled mass was aspirated by a sterile syringe. No bacteria or other microorganisms were seen in the fluid using microscopy and culturing of the fluid on trypticase soy agar. The parrot fish died after three days because of imbalance and inappetence. Two fluid-filled masses were seen in necropsy. The ovarian structure of the cyst was proved based on the anatomical position, histopathology, ultrasonography and radiology of the cyst tissue. It could be concluded that prompt diagnosis and therapy of ovarian cyst may be necessary for saving the life of the fish. (C) 2021 Urmia University. All rights reserved.