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Pyometra and Serosal Inclusion Cysts of the Uterus in a Bitch

개에서 발생한 자궁축농증과 장막성 낭포 1예

  • Lee, Jun-Am (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Ill-Hwa (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jang, Dong-Woo (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Mo, In-Pil (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kang, Hyun-Gu (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University)
  • Accepted : 2013.08.08
  • Published : 2013.08.31
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Abstract

Pyometra is a diestrual, chronic disease process with acute manifestations in the adult, ovary-intact bitch. Serosal inclusion cysts develop during postpartum involution as mesothelium becomes trapped during rapid uterine contraction. A 10-year-old golden retriever bitch presented with lethargy, anorexia, tachypnea, abdominal distention, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Radiographic, ultrasound, and laboratory examinations were performed. On ultrasound examination, the uterus was distended by fluid containing echogenic "snow storm" particles; cystic structures containing anechoic fluid were found adjacent to the body of the uterus. Leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and anemia were diagnosed by a complete blood cell count. The initial diagnosis was pyometra, and an ovariohysterectomy was performed. Macroscopically, the uterine body and horns were expanded and partially adhered to the abdominal wall; numerous cysts containing clear fluid protruded over the entire surface of the uterus. Escherichia coli that was sensitive to enrofloxacin, was cultured from the lumen of the uterus. Histopathological assessment confirmed a final diagnosis of pyometra and serosal inclusion cysts of the uterus.

개에서 자궁축농증은 발정휴지기에 주로 발생하는 질병으로서 급성으로 발병하여 만성 질병 경과를 나타낸다. 또한 장막성 낭포는 분만 후 자궁의 퇴축이 급속하게 일어나는 수복기 동안 흔히 발생한다. 10세 암컷 골든 리트리버견이 무기력, 식욕부진, 빈호흡, 복부팽만 및 비정상적인 외음부 분비물의 증상으로 내원하였다. 방사선 검사, 초음파 검사 및 실험실적 검사를 통하여 자궁축농증으로 진단되었고 난소자궁적출술이 시행되었다. 육안으로 관찰한 결과, 자궁은 팽만 되어 있었으며, 부분적으로 복벽과 유착되어있었다. 또한, 자궁 전반에 걸쳐 맑은 액체로 충만해 있는 낭포들이 관찰되었다. 세균배양검사를 통하여 자궁내강에 차있던 농에서 대장균이 감염되어있다는 것을 확인하였으며, enrofloxacin에 감수성이 있었다. 낭포에 대한 조직검사를 실시하여 자궁축농증과 장막성 낭포로 최종 진단하였다.

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