Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endometrial growths in German shepherd dog with ovarian tumor
By Zanghì, A et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2007·Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endometrial polypoid adenomyomatosis in a bitch with ovarian granulosa cell tumour and pyometra.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old German Shepherd was diagnosed with a growth in her uterus called endometrial polypoid adenomyomatosis, which was linked to an ovarian tumor and a serious infection of the uterus known as pyometra. The dog showed signs of illness related to these conditions, which can cause various reproductive health issues. Treatment for these conditions typically involves surgery to remove the affected organs. After surgery, the dog's health can improve significantly, but ongoing care and monitoring are essential.
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Abstract
Endometrial polypoid adenomyomatosis in an 8-year-old German shepherd bitch is described. The lesion was associated with ovarian granulosa cell tumour and pyometra; grossly, it consisted of sessile or pedunculated processes with both epithelial and non-epithelial components, in which smooth muscle cells were predominant. The endometrium was diffusely atrophic and showed multifocal squamous metaplasia. The findings are discussed as possible consequences of the functioning ovarian tumour and pyometra, but an involvement of growth factors is also proposed.
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