Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nonfunctional Incomplete Infected Ureteral Duplication in a French Bulldog.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Rousseau, Thomas et al.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female French Bulldog had ongoing issues with pus-like discharge from her vulva after being treated for a serious uterine infection. Tests, including ultrasound and CT scans, revealed that she had a duplicated ureter, which is when there are two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Although she initially received medical treatment, her condition didn't improve, so the veterinarians decided to perform surgery to remove the extra ureter while keeping the rest of her urinary system intact. After the surgery, she recovered completely without any complications, and follow-up after 11 months showed that all her symptoms had disappeared. This case highlights the need for tailored treatment plans for dogs with ureteral duplications and shows that surgery can be very effective in these situations.
Abstract
A 7 yr old female French bulldog exhibited recurrent purulent vulvar discharge following an episode of pyometra treated by ovariohysterectomy. The diagnosis of ureteral duplication was established through a combination of ultrasonography, computed tomography scanning, and cystoscopy/vaginoscopy. Despite initial medical intervention, the dog's clinical condition did not improve. Consequently, surgical treatment was pursued to remove the duplicated ureter while preserving the integrity of the urinary tract. Resection of the duplicated ureter was performed from the kidney to the bladder, and the blind ends left in place in the kidney and in the bladder wall were omentalized. Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of the duplicated ureter. Postoperatively, the dog made a full recovery with no complications or urinary tract dysfunction. Long-term follow-up (11 mo) revealed complete resolution of all clinical signs. Ureteral duplication should be included in the differential diagnosis of vulvar purulent discharge in dogs. Removal of the abnormal ureter resulted in complete resolution of the clinical signs. This case underscores the importance of individualized treatment plans for ureteral duplications in dogs and the potential for successful surgical treatment in selected cases.
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