Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ferret with chronic uterine infection and pus discharge
By A. Antonov et al.·Published in Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction·2019·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Chronic atrophic endometritis and pyometra in a ferret: A case report
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A non-spayed ferret was brought in with a swollen belly and a discharge from her vulva after previous treatment for a uterine infection didn't work. Tests showed she had a serious condition called pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus. The vet performed surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries, and lab tests confirmed the infection was caused by bacteria. After the surgery, the ferret was treated successfully and is expected to recover well.
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Abstract
The aim of this report was to describe a clinical case of chronic atrophic endometritis as a complication of cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex in a non-spayed ferret. The ferret was presented with a slight abdominal distension and odorless purulent vulvar discharge after unsuccessful medical treatment with enrofloxacine and aglepristone 2 months ago in another clinic. Ultrasonography revealed enlarged uterine horns filled with fluid and blood laboratory analysis showed anaemia and leukocytosis, so diagnosis of pyometra was made. Laparotomy and ovariohysterectomy were performed. Histopathological and microbiological examination of the uterus revealed the presence of purulent atrophic endometritis caused by Staphylococcus spp. In conclusion, this is a very rare case of endometrial atrophia after chronic uterine inflammation in a ferret.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/dccc9938ad4fac82f6ace4a4e2fdb8baae4c3697