Uterine distension (UTD)



  • View:
    Lateral

  • Defining characteristics:
    Distended tubular organs within the abdomen underneath the colon, in front of the bladder

  • Common differential diagnoses:
    Pregnancy, fluid (pyometra, mucometra, hydrometra), uterine neoplasia

  • Helpful additional data:
    When was the last heat cycle? When was she last bred? Is there any vaginal discharge?

  • Commonly associated diagnostics:
    Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider vaginal cytology, abdominal ultrasound

  • Commonly associated treatments:
    Based on primary

  • Commonly associated home care:
    Based on primary

 

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound