Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetic dog with gas-filled uterus and liver infection
By Palomares, Anna et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2024·Hospital Clí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emphysematous pyometra and emphysematous hepatitis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in a diabetic dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old female dog with diabetes was brought in after having seizures and showing signs of severe illness. X-rays showed gas-filled structures in her abdomen, which led the vet to suspect a serious infection called emphysematous pyometra (a severe uterine infection) and possibly other complications. An ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, revealing the extent of the infection caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. This case is notable as it highlights a rare occurrence of this condition in a diabetic dog. Treatment details were not specified, but prompt veterinary care is crucial for similar cases.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old intact female diabetic dog presented with seizures and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome. Radiographs revealed gas-filled tubular structures in the right and left caudal abdomen, raising concerns of emphysematous pyometra or small intestinal ileus. Ultrasonography played a pivotal role in confirming emphysematous pyometra, a technique previously documented only once in veterinary practice. This report also presents the first documented case of emphysematous pyometra in a diabetic dog attributed to Klebsiella pneumoniae and complicated by emphysematous hepatitis.
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