Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with swollen belly and bleeding from uterus
By Murakami, Y et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2001·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diffuse bilateral hemangiosarcoma of the uterus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 15-year-old female mongrel dog was brought to the vet with a swollen abdomen, severe fluid buildup in the belly, and unusual discharge from her vulva. After examining her, the veterinarian performed surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries. The results showed that she had a rare and aggressive type of cancer called hemangiosarcoma, which affected the blood vessels in her uterus and spread to nearby areas. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is serious and often difficult to treat effectively.
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Abstract
A 15-year-old female mongrel dog showed abdominal swelling, marked hemorrhagic ascites and vulvar discharge, and ovariohysterectomy was performed. Grossly, the uterus was enlarged bilaterally without apparent mass formation. Histologically, the uterine muscular wall was composed of proliferated sinusoidal vessels. In some areas, irregular and small vessels proliferated markedly, while in others, pleomorphic and atypical tumor cells forming irregular vascular structures were predominant. From these findings, the case was diagnosed as diffuse bilateral hemangiosarcoma of the uterus that invaded to the ovary and broad ligament. The relationship between the tumor and angiomatosis was discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11258459/