Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endometrial adenocarcinoma and mucometra in a 6-year-old Alaska Malamute dog.
- Journal:
- Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Pena, F J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital · Spain
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female Alaska Malamute was brought to the vet because her belly was getting bigger over the past four months. The owner noticed she was eating less than usual, occasionally vomiting, and seemed generally dull or low in energy. Recently, she also had a greenish, mucous discharge from her vagina. During surgery, the vet found fluid in her abdomen, a very swollen uterus, and a mass in one part of the uterus. Tests showed that the mass was endometrial adenocarcinoma, which is a type of cancer in the lining of the uterus.
Abstract
A 6-year-old female Alaska Malamute dog was presented for evaluation of abdominal enlargement referred by a local veterinarian. On the history, the owner complained of chronic abdominal enlargement initiated more than 4 months ago, reduced appetite, occasional vomiting and general dullness. He also complained of greenish mucous intermittent vaginal discharge starting 10 days ago. The bitch was chronically treated with medroxiprogesterone acetate. A laparatomy was performed and fluid in the abdomen was found and aspirated during the surgery. Also a very fluid-filled distended uterus and a mass in the distal part of the left uterine horn were found. The mass was encapsulated by the omentum, but areas of necrosis and calcification were identified. Histopathological diagnosis was endometrial adenocarcinoma.
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