Factors associated with uterine and ovarian pathologies in female dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) detected by ultrasound
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https://doi.org/10.29059/cvpa.v3i2.43Keywords:
ultrasound, ovarian pathology, uterine pathologyAbstract
The aim of this study was to diagnose uterine and ovarian pathologies in healthy and diseased female dogs using ultrasound to determine their association with risk factors (breed, age, size, reproductive status, and signs). Based on the ultrasound evaluation, the following pathologies were classified: uterine collection (UC), cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH), uterine cysts (UC), ovarian cysts (OC), ovarian remnant (OR), and fetal mummification (FM). Each patient underwent an ultrasound examination using the B-mode of the microconvex and linear transducer. Of the 68 females analyzed, 34 had findings compatible with one of the following pathologies: UC, CHE, UC, OC, OR, and FM. A chi-square test was performed to determine the association between reproductive pathologies and breed, age, size, and reproductive status. The most frequent pathologies were uterine collection (50%), followed by ovarian cysts (20.6%) and ovarian remnant (11.8%). No difference was observed between UC, OHC, OC, OC, and MF with breed, age, size, and reproductive status (p > 0.05). RO showed a significant association with reproductive status and breed (p < 0.05).
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