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Vaginal cysts causing tenesmus in a bitch
A Cauvin1, M Sullivan, M J Harvey
1Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction, Glasgow University Veterinary School, Bearsden.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Vaginal cysts in a dog caused fecal tenesmus, a rare condition. Surgical drainage resolved the clinical signs, marking the first reported case in canine veterinary medicine.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Fecal tenesmus is a common clinical sign in dogs, often associated with gastrointestinal or rectal issues.
- Vaginal masses are less common causes of tenesmus in female dogs.
- Urogenital anomalies require thorough diagnostic investigation.
Observation:
- An eight-year-old female Border Collie presented with a two-month history of fecal tenesmus.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed fluid-filled masses in the cranial vagina.
- The masses were identified as vaginal cysts of urogenital origin.
Findings:
- The vaginal cysts were successfully drained via an episiotomy.
- Following cyst drainage, the fecal tenesmus resolved completely.
- Histological examination confirmed the urogenital origin of the cysts.
Implications:
- This case represents the first documented instance of vaginal cysts causing fecal tenesmus in a dog.
- Highlights the importance of considering urogenital abnormalities in the differential diagnosis of fecal tenesmus.
- Suggests surgical intervention, such as cyst drainage, can be an effective treatment for this rare condition.