Chronic uterine abscess in a Bolivian grey titi monkey (Plecturocebus donacophilus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e001138
Author(s):  
Sarrah Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Uterine Wall ◽  
Titi Monkey ◽  
Titi Monkeys ◽  
Uterine Abscess

An 11-year-old, reproductively active female Bolivian grey titi monkey (Plecturocebus donacophilus) in a zoological institution was presented for abdominal distension without concurrent clinical signs. Physical examination and imaging studies detected a uterine mass. Preoperative bloodwork revealed anaemia and hyperglobulinaemia. Hysterectomy was performed, but the patient died under anaesthesia. Histopathological examination found a chronic uterine abscess with effacement of the uterine wall and generalised inflammation consistent with sepsis. This case documents an uncommon reproductive tract lesion in a New World primate, and demonstrates the value of routine reproductive health monitoring in non-human primates, as not all pathologies will have clinical signs perceptible by caretakers. Earlier diagnosis may have resulted in an improved outcome in this case. Uterine abscess could be a differential diagnosis in cases of abdominal mass effect or distension in female titi monkeys.

scholarly journals Fetus in fetu: two case reports from North African country

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moutaz Ragab ◽  
Omar Nagy Abdelhakeem ◽  
Omar Mansour ◽  
Mai Gad ◽  
Hesham Anwar Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Mature Teratoma ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Fetus In Fetu ◽  
Vascular Connection ◽  
First Case

Abstract Background Fetus in fetu is a rare congenital anomaly. The exact etiology is unclear; one of the mostly accepted theories is the occurrence of an embryological insult occurring in a diamniotic monochorionic twin leading to asymmetrical division of the blastocyst mass. Commonly, they present in the infancy with clinical picture related to their mass effect. About 80% of cases are in the abdomen retroperitoneally. Case presentation We present two cases of this rare condition. The first case was for a 10-year-old girl that presented with anemia and abdominal mass, while the second case was for a 4-month-old boy that was diagnosed antenatally by ultrasound. Both cases had vertebrae, recognizable fetal organs, and skin coverage. Both had a distinct sac. The second case had a vascular connection with the host arising from the superior mesenteric artery. Both cases were intra-abdominal and showed normal levels of alpha-fetoprotein. Histopathological examination revealed elements from the three germ layers without any evidence of immature cells ruling out teratoma as a differential diagnosis. Conclusions Owing to its rarity, fetus in fetu requires a high degree of suspicion and meticulous surgical techniques to avoid either injury of the adjacent vital structures or bleeding from the main blood supply connection to the host. It should be differentiated from mature teratoma.

scholarly journals Relationship between clinical and postmortem evaluation in repeat breeder beef cows

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1056-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rogério Ferreira ◽  
João Francisco Coelho de Oliveira ◽  
Alfredo Quites Antoniazzi ◽  
Cláudio Alves Pimentel ◽  
José Carlos Ferrugem Moraes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Beef Cows ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Differential Approach ◽  
Postmortem Examinations ◽  
Repeat Breeder

The objective of this study was to investigate the causes of the repeat breeder syndrome comparing clinical signs and postmortem findings in beef cows. The identification of factors affecting the reproductive tract can support decisions as to whether treatment of repeat breeder cows is justifiable than culling. Since all animals were submitted to clinical examination before being slaughtered, this study has a differential approach when compared with others, where genital tracts from abattoir were examined. In this study, 130 crossbred cows and heifers that have failed to conceive after three or more services were identified, submitted to a clinical examination and blood collection for karyotyping and sent to an abattoir. postmortem examinations included macroscopic evaluation of the genital tracts, bacteriology and histopathology of the uterus. Uterine alterations were predominant followed by oviduct and ovarian pathologies. Histopathological examination was more sensitive as a diagnostic tool than clinical examination. Repeat breeder cows had a predominance of uterine abnormalities (95%), such as inflammatory (42.9%) and degenerative (59.7%) conditions. Oviduct abnormalities were found in 29.8 % of animals. Furthermore, 1 out 10 karyotyped cows showed aneuploidy. Thus, this study stressed the importance of laboratory exams in the diagnosis of the causes of infertility of repeat breeder cows.

scholarly journals Two Neonates with Congenital Hydrocolpos

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vydehi Murthy ◽  
Jessica Costalez ◽  
Julie Weiner ◽  
Kristin Voos
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma ◽  
Mri Imaging ◽  
Fetal Diagnosis ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Introduction. Neonatal hydrocolpos is a rare condition. Hydrocolpos is cystic dilatation of the vagina with fluid accumulation due to a combination of stimulation of secretary glands of the reproductive tract and vaginal obstruction. The differential for a neonatal presentation of lower abdominal mass includes urogenital anomalies, Hirschsprung’s, disease or sacrococcygeal teratoma. Prenatal diagnosis and early newborn imaging studies leads to early detection and treatment of these cases.Case. We report here two cases of neonatal hydrocolpos with prenatal diagnosis of lower abdominal mass. Postnatally, ultrasound, MRI imaging, and cystoscopy confirmed large cystic mass as hydrocolpos with distal vaginal obstruction. Both patients had enlarged renal system secondary to mass effect.Conclusion. High index of suspicion for hydrocolpos in a newborn presenting with fetal diagnosis of infraumbilical abdominal mass will facilitate timely intervention and prevention of complications.

scholarly journals A Massive Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Rare Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Ruma Sen Gupta ◽  
Suha Jesmen ◽  
Aysha Noor ◽  
Shahana Shermin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ovarian Cyst ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Mucinous Cystadenoma ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Surface Epithelium ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Left Fallopian Tube

Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma is a benign tumour that arises from the surface epithelium of the ovary. It tends to be huge in size if not detected early. We describe a 32 year old woman (para 1+0) presented with marked abdominal distension, discomfort and vague pain in the abdomen with dyspepsia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting and irregular menstruation for last three months with the suspicion of pregnancy. On examination no findings were in favour of pregnancy, rather an ill defined abdominal mass about 30 weeks pregnancy size was found. Transabdominal USG revealed a big multiloculated ovarian cyst of about 25x20 cm. On laparotomy a huge cystic mass was noticed arising from left ovary. The cyst wall was smooth, intact and without any external projection though adherent with the left fallopian tube and left salpingo-oophorectomy was done. Histopathological examination revealed an ovarian cyst compatible with mucinous cystadenoma. Such giant ovarian tumours have become rare in current practice. This case report emphasizes the significance of thorough evaluation of all women presented with non specific complaints like vague abdominal pain or simple dyspepsia. Although the condition is rare, it is potentially dangerous in the massive form if not timely diagnosed and managed properly. With the increasing awareness of such conditions, more and more cases could be detected and reported early. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dmcj.v3i1.22239 Delta Med Col J. Jan 2015; 3(1): 48-51

scholarly journals Case Report: Spontaneous Appendicitis With Suspected Involvement of Klebsiella variicola in Two Pet Rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Jekl ◽  
Anna Piskovska ◽  
Ivana Drnkova ◽  
Misa Skoric ◽  
Karel Hauptman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Rectal Temperature ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Multimodal Analgesia ◽  
Tubular Structure ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Veterinary Clinic

Although laboratory rabbits are commonly used as models of appendicitis in man, spontaneous appendicitis was only described ante-mortem in one pet rabbit with an acute abdomen. The aim of this article is to describe two spontaneous cases of appendicitis in pet rabbits, to describe therapeutic appendectomy, and to discuss the microbial flora of the inflamed appendix. A 5-month-old intact female and a 16-month-old, neutered male were presented to the veterinary clinic with restlessness, anorexia, and reduced faecal output. The main clinical findings were restlessness, severe discomfort on abdominal palpation, a mid-abdominal palpable tubulous mass and an elevated rectal temperature. Blood analyses showed lymphocytosis, monocytosis, and hyperglycaemia. Radiography was inconclusive. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a presence of a tubular structure with wall thicknesses of 4.2 and 3.7 mm in the two rabbits, respectively. The tubular structure had a rounded, closed end, and a multilayered wall, suggestive of appendicitis. Due to metabolic acidosis and poor prognosis, the first rabbit was euthanized. In the 16-month-old rabbit, appendectomy was performed. Recovery was uneventful, and 4 h after surgery, the rabbit started to become normally active. Postoperative care consisted of fluid therapy, multimodal analgesia, supportive care and prokinetics. Follow-up examinations at 10 days, 1 month, and at 11 months after the surgery did not show any abnormal clinical or laboratory findings. Histopathological examination of appendices from both rabbits showed gangrenous appendicitis. Aerobic cultivation showed the presence of pure culture of Klebsiella variicola sensitive to enrofloxacin, marbofloxacin, tetracycline, cefuroxime, trimethoprim sulphonamide, neomycin, and gentamicin. Restlessness associated with anorexia, abdominal pain, palpable abdominal mass, hyperglycaemia, lymphocytosis, and elevated rectal temperature may be indicative of inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. Abdominal ultrasound is recommended in rabbits with showing these clinical signs because radiography can be inconclusive. Appendicitis is a life-threatening condition, which should be included into the list of differential diagnoses; for the rabbit, an acute abdomen and gastrointestinal stasis syndrome and must be treated immediately. K. variicola may be associated with appendicitis in rabbits as a causative agent or in association with appendix intraluminal dysmicrobia.

CASE REPORT: HEMANGIOSARCOMA OF THE MESENTERY IN A FERRET (MUSTELA PUTORUS FURO)

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roh-Kyum Lee ◽  
Yu-Lun Tsai ◽  
Hui-Ju Wang ◽  
Cheng-Chung Lin ◽  
Shih-Chieh Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Neoplastic Cells ◽  
Swallowing Reflex ◽  
Mitotic Figures

A three-year-old female intact albino ferret was presented with clinical signs of panting, hyperpnea, weakness in all four limbs, loss of the swallowing reflex, lockjaw and sudden paleness of the oral mucosa and extremities. An abdominal mass was discovered during palpation. The patient died suddenly after clinical signs were observed. At necropsy, hemoperitoneum was noted in the abdominal cavity and a [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]cm dark red moruloid mass was found in the mesentery of the ileum. Histopathological examination of the mass revealed multiple cavernous structures with significant blood accumulation. Oval to polygonal neoplastic cells with frequent mitotic figures were also noted. Furthermore, neoplastic cells were positively stained with antibodies of CD34 and Factor VIII, and had metastasized to the mesentery lymph nodes. The definitive diagnosis was visceral hemangiosarcoma in a ferret.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of a Giant Retroperitoneal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of Malignant Potential

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 67-72
Author(s):  
Abdullah M. Alshamrani ◽  
Meshare A Albattah ◽  
Rasha A Bssas ◽  
Fatemah Y Alhedaithy ◽  
Mshaeel H Almutairi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Cystic Tumor ◽  
Mesenchymal Tumors ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Initial Imaging

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are mesenchymal tumors that originate in the gastrointestinal tract. We present the case of a 30-year-old man who presented with progressive abdominal distension of one-years’ duration. A physical examination revealed a distended, tense, non-tender abdomen, and initial imaging investigations revealed a huge cystic, septate abdominal mass. A provisional diagnosis was made of a huge retroperitoneal, malignant, cystic mass. However, aspiration cytology showed signs suggestive of a benign cyst. Cystic tumor excision performed with control of drain site to prevent leakeage throughout the procedure. The tumor extending into the pelvis, measuring approximately 17 x 31 x 42 cm in diameter and weighing 3.78 kg. The tumor was resected, and a histopathological examination showed findings consistent with a GIST of mixed spindle and epithelioid type. Further evaluations revealed that the tumor was positive for CD 117 and CD 34, prompting the oncology team to start the patient on oral imatinib 400 mg once daily. No evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis was noted on an abdominal computed tomography scan performed during the follow-up visit up to October 2020 last follow-up. The clinical presentation of GISTs is often complex, making its diagnosis challenging, especially in patients who present with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. The successful management of these tumors requires a multidisciplinary approach, and regular follow-ups.

scholarly journals Differenciáldiagnosztikai nehézséget okozó fonálgranuloma appendectomia után

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-115
Author(s):  
Tímea Seszták ◽  
Attila Kálmán ◽  
Áron Cseh ◽  
Péter Krivácsy ◽  
Tamás Micsik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Body Type ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Inflammatory Granuloma

Összefoglaló. Az appendectomia szövődményei a leggyakrabban a korai posztoperatív időszakban jelentkeznek. A műtét után évekkel megjelenő szövődmény ritka. Egy 11 éves kislányt vizsgáltunk 2 hete fennálló hasi panaszok miatt. Anamnézisében 8 évvel ezelőtt hagyományos módon elvégzett appendectomia szerepel. Az Ausztriában készült első hasi ultrahangvizsgálat eltérést nem talált. Az intézetünkben elvégzett képalkotó vizsgálatok – hasi ultrahang, MR-vizsgálat – ileocoecalisan elhelyezkedő szolid terimét igazoltak, és felvetették a folyamat gyulladásos eredetét. A szerteágazó klinikai tünetek, a laboratóriumi és a képalkotó diagnosztikai eltérések kapcsán differenciáldiagnosztikai szempontból a gyulladásos bélbetegség lehetősége is felmerült, és biztonsággal a tumoros folyamatot sem sikerült kizárni. A rosszabbodó status miatt műtét történt. Ennek során a colon ascendenssel összefüggő, makroszkóposan tumoros megjelenésű elváltozást távolítottak el. A szövettani vizsgálat malignitást nem igazolt, a folyamat idegen test okozta – varróanyag-granuloma – krónikus gyulladásos jellegét erősítette meg. A vizsgálatok kapcsán coeliakia is igazolódott. A hasi műtétek ritka szövődménye a Schloffer-tumor, melyet idegen test típusú – gyakran sebészi varróanyag-maradvány körüli – granulomatosus gyulladásos folyamat jellemez. Az entitás ismerete differenciáldiagnosztikai szempontból fontos. Nehezítette a diagnózist az első hasi ultrahangvizsgálat negatív eredménye és az egyidejűleg manifesztálódó coeliakia. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(3): 112–115. Summary. Generally, complications with appendectomy occur during the early postoperative stage and are quite rare years after the operation. In case of late manifestation of complications, the clinical signs are generally unspecific. We report a case of an 11-year-old girl – who underwent an appendectomy 8 years ago – with abdominal pain during the last 2 weeks. The first ultrasound examinations were carried out in Austria with normal results. In our department, the ultrasonography and the MR examinations showed an inhomogeneous abdominal mass which was connected to the abdominal wall and with the suspicion of inflammation. Because of the diversified results of radiology imaging and laboratory test, inflammatory bowel disease and tumor were considered in the differential diagnosis. During the operation, a tumor-like lesion related to the ascending colon was found. The histopathological examination revealed a foreign body type suture granuloma with a central abscess. Malignancy was not found. The clinical investigation proved celiac disease, too. The Schloffer tumor is a rare complication after abdominal surgery. This is a foreign body type inflammatory granuloma mainly around a surgical thread. The knowledge of the entity is important in differential diagnostic aspect. The presence of celiac disease in combination with the negative result of the first ultrasound examination made the exact diagnosis more difficult. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(3): 112–115.

scholarly journals Presence of cystic endometrial hyperplasia and uterine tumours in older pet pigs in the UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000924
Author(s):  
Paul Wood ◽  
Jon L Hall ◽  
Matthew McMillan ◽  
Fernando Constantino-Casas ◽  
Katherine Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Endometrial Hyperplasia ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Postmortem Examination ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge ◽  
The Uk

Experience in farm animal referral centres in the UK has shown an increase in the number of pigs being presented for age-related problems. These include obesity, arthritis, skin disorders, overgrown tusks and overgrown claws. Seven pigs presented over a 7-year period to two university veterinary teaching hospitals in the UK with clinical signs including behavioural change, abnormal vaginal discharge, inappetence and abdominal distension that was found to localise to the reproductive tract. Histology of the reproductive tract found cystic endometrial hyperplasia (n=7) and uterine tumours (n=4) following ovariohysterectomy (n=4) or postmortem examination (n=3). Tumours identified were leiomyoma (n=1), fibroleiomyoma (n=1) and leiomyosarcoma (n=2).

scholarly journals Low Pathogenic Strain of Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) Associated with Recent Outbreaks in Iranian Trout Farms

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 782
Author(s):  
Sohrab Ahmadivand ◽  
Manfred Weidmann ◽  
Mansour El-Matbouli ◽  
Hooman Rahmati-Holasoo
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Necrosis ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Kidney Tissue ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
Vp2 Gene ◽  
Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis ◽  
Trout Farms

Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN), first described as acute viral catarrhal enteritis, is a highly contagious disease with variable pathogenicity that has been linked to genetic variation in the viral VP2 gene encoding the capsid protein. In this study, the IPN virus (IPNV) is isolated from the moribund fish from five of fourteen Iranian trout farms from 2015 to 2017. The affected fish showed mortality rates ranging from 20% to 60%, with the main clinical signs of exophthalmia, darkened skin, and mild abdominal distension, as well as yellow mucoid fluid in the intestine. Histopathological examination of intestinal sections confirmed acute catarrhal enteritis in all samples. RT-PCR assay of the kidney tissue and cell culture (CHSE-214) samples consistently confirmed the presence of the virus. The phylogenetic analysis of the partial VP2 sequence revealed that the detected isolates belong to genogroup 5, and are closely related to the Sp serotype strains of European origin. Characterization of VP2 of all isolates revealed the P217T221 motif that previously was associated with avirulence or low virulence, while all IPNV-positive fish in this study were clinically affected with moderate mortality. The IPNV isolates from Iran are associated with two lineages that appear to have originated from Europe, possibly via imported eggs.

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