Abstract

Hematological parameters, plasma C-reactive protein (CRP), and tumor necrosis factor a were analyzed in 64 dogs with a presumptive diagnosis of pyometra. Final diagnosis (i.e., pyometra or cystic endometrial hyperplasia [CEH]) was determined by histopathology. As a single test, the percentage of band neutrophils had the highest sensitivity in the prediction of pyometra ( sensitivity, 94%). The combination of percentage of bands and CRP had the highest sensitivity (97.7%; specificity, 75%) in predicting the presence of pyometra. The most common clinical signs noted in the study were vaginal discharge, polyuria, polydipsia, lethargy, and gastrointestinal signs. A combination of three or more of these clinical signs was significantly associated with pyometra

Published in

Journal Of The American Animal Hospital Association
2004, Volume: 40, number: 5, pages: 391-399
Publisher: AMER ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOC

SLU Authors

• Bergström, Annika

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Lagerstedt, Anne-Sofie

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science
Veterinary Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5326/0400391

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/24347