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Canine pyometra in female dogs updated diagnosis and terms
By Santana, Clarissa Helena & Santos, Renato Lima·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2021·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine pyometra – an update and revision of diagnostic terminology
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A female dog with pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus, often shows symptoms like lethargy, increased thirst, and a foul-smelling discharge. This condition is more common in older dogs that have never had puppies, especially during certain hormonal phases. Treatment usually involves surgery to remove the infected uterus, which can lead to a full recovery. It's important for pet owners to recognize the signs early and seek veterinary care promptly.
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Abstract
Pyometra is frequently diagnosed in female dogs, and it is characterized by endometrial inflammation, accumulationof purulent exudate within the lumen, and bacterial infection. In the dog, pyometra affects more often aged nulliparousbitches during the luteal phase. Pathogenesis of pyometra is multifactorial and progesterone seems to be a key factor. Cysticendometrial hyperplasia has been described as a predisposing condition for canine pyometra. However, a recent studydemonstrated that cystic endometrial hyperplasia is not significantly associated with naturally occurring pyometra, whereasthere is a significant association of this condition with pseudoplacentational endometrial hyperplasia. The aim of this reviewis to provide an update on canine pyometra, with focus on its association with uterine hyperplasic lesions, which supports aproposal for adoption of more adequate diagnostic terminology.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v14i1p1-8