Secondary abdominal pregnancy with foetal mummification diagnosed using computed tomography in a dog: a case report

Abstract

An intact female Maltese dog, rescued two months previously, and weighing 2.7 kg, was presented for ovariohysterectomy. There were no typical clinical signs and evidences of parturitions. A firm abdominal mass was palpated, which was identified as a round-shaped radiopaque mass in survey radiography. The mass was tentatively diagnosed as an extrauterine foetus with mummification on computed tomography (CT). Surgical removal of the mass and ovariohysterectomy were performed. Histopathological examination yielded a final diagnosis of abdominal ectopic pregnancy.

A case of secondary abdominal ectopic pregnancy in a bitch

“…The masses detected in abdominal cavity in the x-ray taken for the orthopaedic examination of the bitch that had traffic accident caused the suspicion of EP. The asymptomatic course of the case and its incidental diagnosis are compatible with Eddey 3 and Myung et al 6 This shows that EP may continue to exist for a long time without any symptoms.…”

“…According to our knowledge, there is no case report of TEP, and a few cases reported about AEP in domestic animals. 3,4,6 Most of these cases are related to secondary AEP due to uterine rupture in the bitch. 3,[6][7][8] Also, there are a few reports which have described secondary AEP cases accompanied by fetal mummification.…”

“…3,4,6 Most of these cases are related to secondary AEP due to uterine rupture in the bitch. 3,[6][7][8] Also, there are a few reports which have described secondary AEP cases accompanied by fetal mummification. 3,6,7 Primary AEP has rarely been reported in bitches.…”

“…3,[6][7][8] Also, there are a few reports which have described secondary AEP cases accompanied by fetal mummification. 3,6,7 Primary AEP has rarely been reported in bitches. 9,10 The clinical manifestations of EP are variable, and sometimes it has been reported to cause gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal distention, anorexia, vomiting and diarrhoea.…”

“…9,10 The clinical manifestations of EP are variable, and sometimes it has been reported to cause gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal distention, anorexia, vomiting and diarrhoea. 3,4,11 Myung et al 6 have reported bitches with EP that were apparently healthy, and the cases of EP were incidentally diagnosed.…”