Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endometrial polyps causing pyometra and abdominal issues in 21 bitches
By Marino, G et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2013·Department of Veterinary Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endometrial polyps in the bitch: a retrospective study of 21 cases.
Plain-English summary
A group of 21 female dogs with endometrial polyps (tumor-like growths in the uterus) were examined, and many showed no symptoms, while others had signs of a serious uterine infection called pyometra. Some of the polyps were large enough to press on other organs, and one dog experienced a twisted uterus, which is a medical emergency. The polyps were diagnosed through physical exams or ultrasounds when they were large enough to be detected. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing the underlying issues is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
Endometrial polyps (EPs) are tumour-like lesions reported frequently in domestic carnivores. The present report describes the clinical and pathological features of EPs in 21 bitches. Most affected bitches had a regular reproductive history. Five bitches had no clinical signs and eleven showed clinical signs of pyometra. Four bitches had a large EP which resulted in compression of the abdominal viscera. One bitch had an acute uterine torsion. A clinical diagnosis of EPs was only made when the lesions were large and identified by abdominal palpation or ultrasound. Grossly, the EPs were 5-25 cm in diameter and were single, sessile or pedunculated. They were often associated with cystic endometrial hyperplasia. Microscopically, the EPs were fibroglandular with the stroma sometimes being haemorrhagic and infiltrated by inflammatory cells. In one case, there were areas of stromal smooth muscle and epithelial squamous metaplasia, which may have been consistent with preneoplastic change.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23651692/