Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasonographic and Computed Tomographic Diagnosis of Urachal Diverticulum Concurrent With Pyometra in a Dog.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Norena, Nicole et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young female American Bulldog was brought to the vet because she had bleeding from her vagina. Blood tests showed she was anemic (had low red blood cells), had low platelets, and had signs of infection and kidney issues. Imaging tests like ultrasound and CT scans revealed a problem with her bladder and an enlarged uterus. The vet performed surgery to remove the bladder issue and also spayed her by removing her uterus and ovaries. After examining the tissue, it was confirmed that she had an infected bladder wall along with a serious uterine infection. The treatment was successful in addressing her health issues.
Abstract
A young, intact, female, American Bulldog was presented for hemorrhagic vaginal discharge. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis with neutrophilia, azotemia, and electrolyte disturbances were detected in the bloodwork. A urachal diverticulum with concurrent uterine distention was identified by ultrasonography and CT. The diverticulum was excised in surgery, and an ovariohysterectomy was performed. Histopathological examination confirmed an abscessed bladder wall with concurrent pyometra.
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