Elekidou E. DVM, MSc, PhD student, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Iliadis P. DVM, Postgraduate student, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Brellou G.D. DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Ververidis C. DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Introduction
Vaginal and vulvar tumors are the second most common reproductive neoplasms in the bitch. Leiomyomas occur often and are frequently associated with ovarian neoplasms or cysts. They are removed with colpotomy or colpectomy via episiotomy, laparotomy or with a combination of them. The aim of the study is to present a case of a bitch with vaginal mass that was resected with posterior laparotomy and anterior colpotomy.
Clinical case
An intact, 12-year-old bitch was admitted due to chronic constipation and irregular vaginal hemorrhagic discharge. A large mass in the anterior part of the vagina was found. The ultrasound also revealed ovarian cysts and masses. No metastases were found. On ovariohysterectomy and before the removal of the uterus, a single intraluminal pedunculated mass was easily removed via longitudinal colpotomy. The vagina was sutured with simple continuous suture. Histopathology revealed vaginal leiomyoma and ovarian granulosa cell tumor.
Results
Removal of the mass from the anterior part of the vagina was possible by posterior laparotomy and colpotomy, without colpectomy. The dog has remained healthy for 3 years.
Conclusions
Posterior laparotomy for anterior colpotomy allows the removal of large intraluminal vaginal masses and is easily performed in combination with ovariohysterectomy, without complications.
