Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with ovarian remnant causing heat signs treated by MRI
By Krauss, Z & Krauss, M·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2015·Dr. Zsó·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging and laparoscopic management of an ovarian remnant in a bitch.
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female Pointer was brought to the vet because she was showing signs of heat (oestrus) even after being spayed. The vet diagnosed her with leftover ovarian tissue using various tests, including imaging and hormone analysis. They performed a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopy to remove the remnant tissue. After the surgery, her signs of heat disappeared within two weeks, and she returned to normal.
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Abstract
Ovarian remnant tissue was diagnosed in a 6-year-old female Pointer presented with a history of periodic signs of oestrus after ovariohysterectomy. The diagnosis was based on clinical gynaecological examination, vaginoscopy, vaginal cytology, analysis of serum progesterone concentration, and magnetic resonance imaging. The ovarian remnant tissue was approached in a minimally invasive manner via laparoscopy and resected with a vessel-sealing system. The oestrus signs disappeared within 14 days after laparoscopy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25771839/