Piometra de cérvix fechada em canina da raça Pinscher: Relato de Caso / Closed cervix Pyometra in a Pinscher: Case Report

The cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex, is a frequent and important endometrialdisorder in bitches, since it presents a risk to the lives of these animals. It tends to occur in middle-aged to olderbitches. This paper aims to report a case of closed pyometra in a Pinscher dog. On 29 of August of 2016, a fiveyear-oldPinscher dog weighing 5.7 kg was taken to the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal Ruralda Amazônia (HOVET / UFRA), due to an one year increase and decrease in abdominal region, but two monthsago it increased in size and did not regress. The animal was diagnosed by US and historical examination, withclosed pyometra. The animal recovered well postoperatively. It is important the knowledge about the animal'shistory and diagnosis by ultrasound imaging in order to conclude the diagnosis, and thus to perform quick andeffective surgical intervention.(AU)

Efeito do tratamento com dose reduzida do aglepristone em uma hiperplasia mamaria felina: Relato de caso / Effect of the treatment with low dose of aglepristone in a feline mammary hyperplasia: case report

Feline mammary hyperplasia (FMH) is a benign condition representing a disorder of body related tonatural or synthetic progestogen characterized by rapid cell growth of one or more mammary glands. Havingrapidly evolving and can cause serious systemic changes, it is necessary to use instant protocols, such as the useof aglepristone an antiprogestogen. This study aims to report a case of FMH with aglepristone-based therapy. Acat mongrel, with 9 months old, nulliparous, who received a contraceptive dose, showed an increase in thethoracic right mammary gland M1. The history and physical examination indicated the diagnosis of FMH. Thetherapy established was aglepristone in 3 doses (10mg / kg) every 24 hours. The result was total remission ofsymptoms. The use of aglepristone proved to be effective in the treatment of FMH even without castration.(AU)

Efeito do tratamento com dose reduzida do aglepristone em uma hiperplasia mamaria felina: Relato de caso / Effect of the treatment with low dose of aglepristone in a feline mammary hyperplasia: case report

Feline mammary hyperplasia (FMH) is a benign condition representing a disorder of body related tonatural or synthetic progestogen characterized by rapid cell growth of one or more mammary glands. Havingrapidly evolving and can cause serious systemic changes, it is necessary to use instant protocols, such as the useof aglepristone an antiprogestogen. This study aims to report a case of FMH with aglepristone-based therapy. Acat mongrel, with 9 months old, nulliparous, who received a contraceptive dose, showed an increase in thethoracic right mammary gland M1. The history and physical examination indicated the diagnosis of FMH. Thetherapy established was aglepristone in 3 doses (10mg / kg) every 24 hours. The result was total remission ofsymptoms. The use of aglepristone proved to be effective in the treatment of FMH even without castration.

Piometra de cérvix fechada em canina da raça Pinscher: Relato de Caso / Closed cervix Pyometra in a Pinscher: Case Report

The cystic endometrial hyperplasia – pyometra complex, is a frequent and important endometrialdisorder in bitches, since it presents a risk to the lives of these animals. It tends to occur in middle-aged to olderbitches. This paper aims to report a case of closed pyometra in a Pinscher dog. On 29 of August of 2016, a fiveyear-oldPinscher dog weighing 5.7 kg was taken to the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal Ruralda Amazônia (HOVET / UFRA), due to an one year increase and decrease in abdominal region, but two monthsago it increased in size and did not regress. The animal was diagnosed by US and historical examination, withclosed pyometra. The animal recovered well postoperatively. It is important the knowledge about the animal'shistory and diagnosis by ultrasound imaging in order to conclude the diagnosis, and thus to perform quick andeffective surgical intervention.