Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spayed poodle with uterine tumor causing mating behavior and tenesmus
By Sontas, B H et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2010·Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine leiomyoma in a spayed poodle bitch: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old spayed female poodle was brought to the vet because she was straining to defecate and seemed to attract male dogs, showing a willingness to mate. Tests revealed a mass in her abdomen, and surgery found a uterine tumor called a leiomyoma, along with some remaining ovarian tissue. The vet removed the tumor and the ovaries, and seven months later, the dog was reported to be back to her normal self. This case highlights the importance of complete spaying to prevent such issues.
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Abstract
A 16-year-old, spayed, female poodle dog was presented for evaluation of tenesmus, with the ability to attract male dogs and a willingness to mate. The dog had undergone an ovariohysterectomy when it was 7 years old. Haematological and serum biochemistry analyses demonstrated leucocytosis and a mild uraemia. A vaginal smear was predominantly made up of superficial cells, accounting for at least 80% of the cells. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a heterogeneous multicystic mass at the caudal abdomen and two masses with anechoic areas adjacent to the caudal pole of each kidney. A midline exploratory laparotomy identified a uterine mass and residual ovaries that were surgically excised. Histopathological examination of the mass demonstrated that it was a leiomyoma. The left ovary had a cystic structure and the right ovary had a papillary cystic adenoma. Seven months after the surgery, the owner reported that the dog was clinically normal. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of a uterine leiomyoma after an incomplete ovariohysterectomy in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19032428/