6 year old female mixed breed dog. Presented for dystocia

Adrien Hespel


Publication Date: 2015-11-23

Details

Service Radiology

Modality: Radiographs

Species: Canine

Area: Abdomen

History

6 year old female mixed breed dog. Presented for dystocia

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Findings

There are two large mineralized fetuses in the abdominal cavity. The most caudal one is in a posterior presentation, with the hindlimbs and pelvis engaged in the maternal pelvic canal. There is currently no evidence of fetal death. The mammary parenchyma is enlarged consistent with the stage of pregnancy.

Diagnosis

Dystocia secondary to posterior presentation. In this case there is bilateral coxofemoral flexion, if there would have been bilateral coxofemoral extension , then the fetus may have passed or been delivered with some assistance. (Thanks Dr Wilborn)

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