Uterine and ovarian remnants in an incorrectly spayed bitch: a case report
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Author
Pérez-Marín, C.C.
Molina, L.
Vizuete Calero, Guillermo
Sánchez, J.M.
Zafra Leva, Rafael
Bautista Pérez, María José
Publisher
Czech Academy of Agricultural SciencesDate
2014Subject
OvariohysterectomyCanine
Malpractice
Granulosa cell tumour
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A spayed Samoyed bitch, 12 years old, was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Hospital of the
University of Cordoba (Spain) with abundant vulvar sanguineous discharge over the previous three days. The
clinical examination revealed a remarkable vulvar mass, which protruded through the vulvar lips. Abdominal
ultrasonography revealed the presence of structures compatible with uterus and ovary, which had been presumably
removed eight years previously. An exploratory laparotomy was carried out, which confirmed the presence of
the right ovary and a remnant of the uterus. The histological evaluation confirmed a granulosa cell tumour in the
ovary, and an enlarged portion of the right uterine horn with brownish contents. The vulvar mass was also surgically
removed and fibroma with some fibrosarcoma areas was diagnosed. This case shows the evolution of ovary
and uterus into the abdomen, which were incorrectly removed after ovariohysterectomy eight years previously.