Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diabetic dog with gas-filled uterus and liver infection
By Anna Palomares et al.·Published in Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound·2024·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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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 to the vet after having seizures and showing signs of severe high blood sugar. X-rays showed gas-filled areas in her abdomen, which raised concerns about a serious infection in her uterus (emphysematous pyometra) or a blockage in her intestines. An ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of emphysematous pyometra, which is rare in diabetic dogs and caused by a specific bacteria called Klebsiella pneumoniae. This case highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing such conditions, and the dog received treatment for her infections.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/38357787