Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
P‐31 Anal sacs myiasis: a case report
- Journal:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Mohitmafi, S.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male Doberman was brought to the vet because he had stopped eating, was constipated, and was having trouble passing stool. The vet found that he was dehydrated, had swelling around his rear end, and a small wound where maggots were present. Blood tests showed some changes that indicated infection or inflammation, and X-rays revealed severe constipation caused by swelling pressing on the rectum. During surgery, the vet discovered a large number of maggots in the anal sacs and removed them along with some damaged tissue. After eight days of supportive care, the dog was able to go home.
Abstract
A 3‐year‐old male Doberman dog was presented with signs of anorexia, constipation and dyschezia. Clinical examination revealed abdominal pain, dehydration, swelling around the anus, and a small wound on the left side of the perineal region where myiasis was clearly observed. Haematological tests showed increased packed cell volume, and an increased white cell count with a mild neutrophilia and eosinophilia. Radiography showed severe constipation and obstruction of the rectum due to external compression from a soft tissue swelling. Cannulation of the anal sacs produced a small amount of sanguinous fluid. With a diagnosis of severe impaction in the anal sacs, surgery was performed and a large number of larvae were observed inside the anal sacs. Anal sacs myiasis was diagnosed. No connections were found between the anus and the rectum at surgery. Larvae and the necrotized tissue were all surgically removed and after 8 days of supportive treatment, the patient was released from hospital. Funding: Self‐funded.
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