Reproduction 3 Flashcards
When does uterine torsion most commonly occur?
In an enlarged uterus. Such as pregnancy, pyometra, or mucometra.
Circulatory embarrassment, death of fetus, and/or uterine rupture can me a result of…
Uterine torsion
Uterine ________ accounts for 5-10% of serious cases of dystocia in mares.
Uterine torsion
What type of animal is a uterine prolapse common in?
Ruminants
What are some causes of uterine prolapse?
Uterine hypotony Prolonged dystocia Retained placenta Hypocalcemia Hyperestrogenism
_______ may be followed by congestion, edema, hemorrhage, necrosis, gangrene, and spesis
Uterine Prolapse
What are 2 types of uterine trauma?
Uterine rupture and Rupture of the Uterine Artery
What type of uterine trauma occurs in mares and results in death from exsanguination?
Rupture of the uterine artery
T or F
Uterine rupture can result from trauma at parturition, iatrogenic or spontaneous.
TRUE
T or F
Uterine rupture can lead to fatal hemorrhage, perimetritis, but not peritonitis
FALSE it can lead to fatal hemorrhage, perimetritis, and peritonitis
T or F
Uterine rupture is associated with dystocia
TRUE
Which animals are more uniquely prone to endometrial hyperplasia?
Small animals
What condition is common in the bitch and involves cystic distention of endometrial glands?
Endometrial hyperplasia
If endometrial secretions accumulate, what can occur?
An infection may follow ->
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia - pyometra syndrome
What does endometrial hyperplasia look like in a bitch?
Bubblewrap
Prolonged hyperestrogenism or excess progesterone can cause…
Endometrial hyperplasia
What are some estrogen sources that can cause endometrial hyperplasia?
Cystic ovarian follicles
Granulosa cell tumors
Estrogenic pastures
Zearalenone (myotoxin)
In a case of endometrial hyperplasia, what does progesterone do to make the situation worse?
It immunosuppresses, providing a suitable environment for bacteria to grow and cause a pyometra
What is an Adenomyosis?
Presence of endometrial glands and stroma between the muscle bundles of the myometrium
T or F
Adenomyosis is a rare feature
TRUE