Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound signs of pseudo-placentational uterine thickening in a dog
By Ma, Ling-Ya et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2021·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic appearance of pseudo-placentational endometrial hyperplasia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Miniature Schnauzer was examined after a recent mating and showed no obvious health issues. During an ultrasound, the vet noticed unusual thickening in her uterus, which looked similar to changes seen in a normal pregnancy. Further tests confirmed a condition called pseudo-placentational endometrial hyperplasia, where the uterine lining becomes thickened without an actual pregnancy. While this condition can be concerning, it was identified through imaging, which can help vets diagnose it in the future.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old, clinically normal intact female Miniature Schnauzer was presented for demonstrative ultrasonography in a seminar. She had two pregnancies in the past and had a natural mating 2 months previously. Ultrasonography revealed a segmental and circumferential mural thickening of the right uterine horn. The endometrium was markedly thickened with multiple organized hyperechoic linear striations, perpendicular to the mucosal surface. Histology revealed focal endometrial hyperplasia resembling the maternal tissue of the normal canine placenta. A diagnosis of spontaneous pseudo-placentational endometrial hyperplasia (PEH) was made. This study described a unique ultrasonographic appearance of PEH, which may facilitate the diagnosis of PEH.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32400043/