Inguinal gravid hysterocele in feline: case report

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Victoria Morais Silva
André Gustavo Alves Holanda
Kássia Fernanda Araújo Damasceno
Larissa de Castro Demoner
Nathalie Amorim Mioche
Livia Maria Nascimento Rodrigues
Jéssyka Araújo Noronha
Genilson Fernandes de Queiroz

Abstract

Hysterocele is a rare condition in the feline species, characterized by a protrusion of the
uterus through the inguinal ring. Differential diagnoses include mammary tumors, lymphadenopathy, hematoma, abscess and granuloma. Thus, imaging tests such as abdominal ultrasound play an important role in the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease. The treatment of this condition is surgical and includes the performance of herniorrhaphy and ovariohysterectomy, in order to avoid recurrences and hereditary transmission. The present study reports a case of an adult cat with increased inguinal
volume. The ultrasound examination identified the presence of a herniated uterus, containing three viable fetuses. Treatment consisted of cesarean section, ovariohysterectomy and inguinal herniorrhaphy.

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SILVA, V. M.; HOLANDA, A. G. A.; DAMASCENO, K. F. A.; DEMONER, L. DE C.; MIOCHE, N. A.; MARIA NASCIMENTO RODRIGUES, L.; NORONHA, J. A.; QUEIROZ, G. F. DE. Inguinal gravid hysterocele in feline: case report. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 20, n. 1, 28 Jun. 2022.
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PATOLOGIA VETERINÁRIA