Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnant dog with twisted uterus and spleen causing pain and lethargy
By Martins-Bessa, A et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2020·Department of Veterinary Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Simultaneous Torsion of a Uterine Horn and Spleen in a Pregnant Two-Year-Old Crossbreed Bitch: A Case Report.
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Plain-English summary
A pregnant 2-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet after showing signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, and a swollen belly for two days. Tests revealed that she was in mid-late pregnancy but had lost her puppies and had fluid in her abdomen. During surgery, the vet discovered that her uterus and spleen had twisted, causing severe damage. Fortunately, after surgery, she recovered well and later had a preventive procedure to help avoid future issues.
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Abstract
A pregnant 2-year-old mixed-breed dog was admitted with a 2-day history of lethargy, anorexia and painful abdominal distension. Clinical manifestations were unspecific and mainly suggested hypovolemic shock. Physical examination, ultrasonographic evaluation and radiographs confirmed mid-late pregnancy and evident signs of fetal death and peritoneal effusion. An exploratory laparotomy was immediately initiated which revealed torsion of the right gravid uterine horn over the left one and, simultaneously, the unexpected presence of splenic torsion and rupture, with a stretched omentum covering and exerting tension on the spleen's cranial pole. Histopathology revealed hemorrhagic infarction of the uterus and spleen. The animal recovered uneventfully and was later submitted to a preventive gastropexy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32823158/