CHRONIC OBSTIPATION IN A LEOPARD (PANTHERA PARDUS) CAUSED BY INTRAPELVIC UTERINE LEIOMYOMA COMPRESSION OF THE DISTAL COLON

A 6-yr-old female leopard (Panthera pardus) was evaluated for a history of chronic obstipation of 4-mo duration. Radiographic, ultrasonographic, and computed tomographic evaluation revealed an intrapelvic mass that was compressing the distal colon. Because of the difficulties of postsurgical managem...

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Published in:Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine 2005-09, Vol.36 (3), p.534-537
Main Authors: Siegal-Willott, Jessica L, Henrikson, Todd, Carpenter, James W, Andrews, Gordon A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Average linear density
BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
Cats
Colon - pathology
Colonic Diseases - etiology
Colonic Diseases - surgery
Colonic Diseases - veterinary
Constipation
Fatal Outcome
Female
Inlets
Intestinal Obstruction - etiology
Intestinal Obstruction - surgery
Intestinal Obstruction - veterinary
Leiomyoma
Leiomyoma - complications
Leiomyoma - veterinary
leopard
Neoplasia
Panthera
Panthera pardus
Reproductive tract infections
uterine leiomyoma
Uterine Neoplasms - complications
Uterine Neoplasms - veterinary
Uterus
Veterinary medicine
Zoos
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Summary:A 6-yr-old female leopard (Panthera pardus) was evaluated for a history of chronic obstipation of 4-mo duration. Radiographic, ultrasonographic, and computed tomographic evaluation revealed an intrapelvic mass that was compressing the distal colon. Because of the difficulties of postsurgical management of this animal, the owner requested euthanasia. On postmortem examination, a mass measuring 3 times 5 times 10 cm was found arising from the body of the uterus. Histopathologic evaluation of the mass revealed a leiomyoma of the uterus. This case report documents the presence of a uterine tumor in a large felid that resulted in constipation and obstipation. Additionally, the value and limitations of the imaging modalities used to provide diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment options are discussed.
ISSN:1042-7260
1937-2825
DOI:10.1638/03-123.1