A case of pyometra and granulosa cell tumour in a sheep. Issue 4 (23rd July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oultram, JW; Morgan, Lucy
• Is Part Of: Livestock. Volume 18:Issue 4(2013:Jul./Aug.)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 128
• Publication Date: 2013-07-23
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Livestock -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.12968/live.2013.18.4.126
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-0862

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of pyometra and granulosa cell tumour in a pet ewe. It includes the use of simple imaging and blood testing to assist the diagnosis, the use of medical treatment in the control of the pyometra, a description of the surgical treatment in order to remove the granulosa cell tumour and the subsequent management of the wound dehiscence by insertion of a polypropylene mesh. The anaesthetic regimens are described and are techniques which can be used in practice. This particular case was followed to its full conclusion as the ewe was a valued pet; in the commercial breeding ewe the case work up would have ceased at an earlier point.</p> </abstract>