An 18-month-old, intact female German shepherd dog was presented for evaluation of severe, frank hemorrhage from the vulva. A complete blood count, serum biochemical analysis, and urinalysis supported acute hemorrhage. Abdominal radiographs were unremarkable. Abdominal ultrasound demonstrated that the uterine body and cranial vaginal lumen were fluid-filled and contained hyperechoic, polypoid masses that were suspected to be blood clots. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a mildly enlarged uterus with a diffuse, cystic endometrium; significant amounts of blood and blood clots within the lumen; and several focal accumulations of yellow fluid presumed to be a purulent exudate. Histopathology confirmed severe, cystic, endometrial hyperplasia and pyometra complex.
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January 01 2002
Severe Hematometra in a Dog With Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex
Mark T. Troxel, DVM;
Mark T. Troxel, DVM
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
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Angelyn M. Cornetta, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM;
Angelyn M. Cornetta, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
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Karen F. Pastor, DVM;
Karen F. Pastor, DVM
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
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Lori E. Hartzband, DVM, Diplomate ACVR;
Lori E. Hartzband, DVM, Diplomate ACVR
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
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Michael F. Besancon, DVM
Michael F. Besancon, DVM
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, 595 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc (2002) 38 (1): 85–89.
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Mark T. Troxel, Angelyn M. Cornetta, Karen F. Pastor, Lori E. Hartzband, Michael F. Besancon; Severe Hematometra in a Dog With Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 January 2002; 38 (1): 85–89. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/0380085
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