Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog unable to poop or pee due to pelvic tumor removed successfully
By Piroth, Ana Cristina et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2021·Department fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Intrapelvic leiomyoma causing concurrent colonic and urethral obstruction in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female spayed dog was unable to defecate or urinate, which led her owner to seek veterinary help. A firm mass was found during a rectal exam, and tests suggested it was a leiomyoma (a type of tumor). The mass was surgically removed, and afterward, the dog was able to urinate and defecate normally. Six months later, she showed no signs of the tumor returning and was doing well overall.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old female spayed dog was presented due to simultaneous inability to defecate and urinate. During digital rectal examination a smooth, rounded, firm-elastic mass was detected. Laboratory results showed a 6-fold elevation of serum lactate dehydrogenase activity. Ultrasonographic, radiographic and computed tomography findings raised the suspicion of a leiomyoma. An ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy was performed under mild sedation but cytologic evaluation was inconclusive. During laparotomy the mass was located at the colorectal transition. It was completely removed while keeping the intestinal wall intact. The results of the histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the initial tentative diagnosis of a leiomyoma. Postoperatively the patient was able to pass urine and feces spontaneously. Six months later the dog presented clinically unremarkable. Abdominal ultrasound and rectal examination exhibited no signs of recurrence. Lactate dehydrogenase activity was only marginally increased.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33902122/