05 - disorders of the ovaries and uterus

Question 1

(disorders of the ovaries)

(ovarian remnant syndrome)

1. results form incomplete removal
2. signs of estrus return 1-3 years after removal
3. high progesterone or low LH in spayed female suggestive
4. tx?

Answer 1

4. remove ovarian remnant

Question 2

(ovarian neoplasia)

1. in dogs?
2. in cats?
3. may have no Cx. what type may caused signs of increased estrogen (persistent estrus, gynecomastia)
4. tx?

Answer 2

1. granulosa cell tumors, adenoma, adenocarcinoma, germ cell tumors
2. granulosa cell tumors, teratoma
3. granulosa cell tumors
4. OHE

Question 3

(diseases of the uterus)

(pyometra)

Question 4

(diseases of the uterus)

(pyometra)

(Cx)

1. vaginal discharge with hx of estrus in preceding weeks (not always discharge though)
2. general signs of illness often present

Question 5

(diseases of the uterus)

(pyometra)

1. dx based on hx, cx, radio, CBC w/ neutrophilia, and vaginal cytology and cultre

Question 6

(diseases of the uterus)

(pyometra)

(tx)

1. fluids
2. abx
3. what is the best method of tx?
4. what can be used in valuable breeding female?

Answer 6

3. OHE
4. prostaglandin therapy

Question 7

(diseases of the pregnant uterus)

1. diseases during preg can result in abortion
2. most important in dogs?
3. in cats?
4. most affected have no Cx other than abortion

Answer 7

2. brucellosis and herpes
3. feline panleukopenia and herpes

Question 8

(normal parturition)

1. refusal of food and nesting behavior precedes
2. active contractions start 6 to 12 hours later
3. delivery of the first occurs about how long after contractions start?
4. is it abnromal for feet to come out first?
5. delivereis can be in rapid succession, or there can be about 2 hours between births
6. intense contractions should produce a pup in less than 20 minutes
7. placentas might be delievered with each fetus or might not be delivered until the entire litter has been born
8. dark green discharge is common following labor

Answer 8

3. 2 to 4 hours
4. no

Question 9

(dystocia)

1. dystocia common in dogs - why esp in some breeds?
2. uterine intertia can cause - what are some causes of this?
3. oversized pups can cause (more common in small litters)

Answer 9

1. large heads and mslal pelvic canals (toy and brachycephalic)
2. fatigue, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia

Question 10

(dystocia)

(tx)

1. if there is no obstruction - what can be used?

what if this doesn’t work in 30 min

Answer 10

1. oxytocin

C-section

Question 11

(postpartum uterine disorders)

(bacterial metritis)

1. occurs within a week after parturition
2. foul smelling, mucopurulent discharge
3. perform US or radio to detect retained fetuses
4. tx?

Answer 11

4. OHE and abx necessary

Question 12

(postpartum uterine disorders)

(uterine prolapse)

1. rare
2. tx = manually reduce prolapsed tissue or remove if ulcerated or necrotic

Question 13

(uterine neoplasia)

1. rare
2. dog - leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma
3. cat - endometrial adenocarcinoma
4. tx of choice = OHE

Question 14

Answer 14

Question 15