Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Obstructive uropathy secondary to uterine leiomyoma in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes).
- Journal:
- Comparative medicine
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Hanley, Patrick W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Sciences · United States
Abstract
Complications due to uterine leiomyomata in chimpanzees have rarely been documented. Here we describe a female chimpanzee that developed severe hydronephrosis in the right kidney due to leiomyoma. Because hysterectomy did not alleviate the hydronephrosis, nephrectomy was elected. After these procedures, the chimpanzee is doing well. Leiomyomata screening programs with treatment algorithms are a useful component of a comprehensive chimpanzee program.
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