Roumpas V. DVM, Intern Veterinarian, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Elekidou E. DVM, MSc, PhD student, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Aggelou V. DVM, MSc, PhD, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Brellou G.D. DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Tzortzi I. DVM, MSc, PhD student, Anesthesia and Intensive Unit Care, Companion Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Ververidis C. DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Surgery and Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Introduction
We aimed to describe the diagnostic approach of 3 cases with suspected οvarian remnant.
Clinical case
1) A 13-year-old bitch, "spayed" 8 years ago was presented in oestrus, seen every six months. Vulval examination and vaginal cytology confirmed oestrus. During laparotomy, both ovaries were found and resected.
2) A 8-year-old bitch, "spayed" 4 years ago was presented with hemorrhagic vulvar discharge and oestrus every seven months. Vaginal examination and cytology revealed oestrus. Ultrasound revealed a polycystic mass behind left kidney. Progesterone concentration was indicative of ovarian persistence. During laparotomy, the left ovary was found and resected.
3) A 7-year-old bitch, "spayed" 2 years ago, was presented because a previous ultrasound revealed a cystic mass, compatible with a remaining ovary (right). The history and other tests indicate the absence of an ovary. During laparotomy, a mass in the mesoduodenum was resected and histopathology revealed the presence of a foreign body granuloma.
Results
In the cases with remnant ovaries, no oestrus reoccurred and the dog with the foreign body is clinical healthy until today.
Conclusions
The history, the vaginal cytology and the hormonal measurements seemed more diagnostic than the ultrasonographic finding of "remaining ovary". The final diagnosis is made by laparotomy.
