Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Unusual case of pyometra in a bichon frise dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Malik, Katherine
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A female bichon frise dog that had not been spayed was not eating and had a long-term vaginal discharge. After some tests, the vet found she had an open pyometra, which is a serious infection of the uterus, and performed surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries. During the surgery, they discovered two cysts on her uterus and noted that the uterine wall was thicker than normal. Further examination of the tissue showed signs of the infection, along with other changes in the uterine lining. The treatment involved surgery, and it was successful in addressing the pyometra.
Abstract
An intact female bichon frise dog with anorexia and chronic vaginal discharge, was clinically diagnosed with an open pyometra upon workup and ovariohysterectomy. Two cystic structures were identified protruding from the uterine body and the wall appeared thickened. Histopathology revealed pyometra, cystic endometria hyperplasia, and adenomyosis with squamous metaplasia.
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