Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Abdominal swelling and vaginal discharge in 6-year-old Malamute dog
By Pena, F J et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2006·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endometrial adenocarcinoma and mucometra in a 6-year-old Alaska Malamute dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female Alaska Malamute was brought in for a swollen belly, reduced appetite, occasional vomiting, and a greenish discharge from her vagina. The symptoms had been going on for over four months, and the owner was concerned about her dullness. During surgery, the vet found a lot of fluid in her abdomen, a swollen uterus, and a mass in the uterus that turned out to be endometrial adenocarcinoma (a type of cancer). Unfortunately, the diagnosis indicates a serious condition that may require further treatment options, but the specifics of the treatment and outcome were not detailed.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old female Alaska Malamute dog was presented for evaluation of abdominal enlargement referred by a local veterinarian. On the history, the owner complained of chronic abdominal enlargement initiated more than 4 months ago, reduced appetite, occasional vomiting and general dullness. He also complained of greenish mucous intermittent vaginal discharge starting 10 days ago. The bitch was chronically treated with medroxiprogesterone acetate. A laparatomy was performed and fluid in the abdomen was found and aspirated during the surgery. Also a very fluid-filled distended uterus and a mass in the distal part of the left uterine horn were found. The mass was encapsulated by the omentum, but areas of necrosis and calcification were identified. Histopathological diagnosis was endometrial adenocarcinoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16519728/