Intra-abdominal mass containing controlled internal drug release (CIDR) devices detected by CT in a Japanese Black cow.
J Vet Med Sci
; 84(8): 1088-1092, 2022 Aug 01.
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This report describes an intra-abdominal mass caused by progesterone-containing controlled internal drug release (CIDR) devices in the abdominal cavity of a 28-month-old Japanese Black heifer presenting with infertility. Rectal examination revealed a mass containing a cartilage-like object in the pelvic cavity. Computed tomography revealed a mass containing two T-shaped foreign bodies. Laparotomy was performed to remove the mass containing the foreign bodies. The heifer was healthy at discharge seven days post-surgery. This case adds CIDR device as a new etiology for intra-abdominal masses. Furthermore, it highlights the usefulness of CT in diagnosing deep abdominal lesions.
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Enfermedades de los Bovinos
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Cuerpos Extraños
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J Vet Med Sci
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
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2022
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