Bilateral hydronephrosis secondary to endometriosis managed by endoscopic ureteral stent placement in a captive Guinea baboon (Papio papio)

Dallwig RK, Rebecca K. Dallwig, Langan JN, Jennifer N. Langan, David A. Hatch, Hatch DA, Terio KA, Karen A. Terio, Demitros C, Craig Demitros
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians · 2011 · vol. 42(4) , pp. 747–750 · doi:10.1638/2010-0241.1 · PMID:22204076 · W1970726237
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This case report describes the endoscopic ureteral stent placement to manage bilateral hydronephrosis secondary to endometriosis in a baboon, which provided short-term clinical improvement.

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Spontaneous endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, progressive and painful disease that affects a variety of nonhuman primates, including several species of baboons (Papio sp.). This case documents multimodal management of severe endometriosis in a captive female baboon within a zoological institution. An 18-yr-old, intact female Guinea baboon (Papio papio) was found to have an enlarged uterus. Fifteen months post ovariohysterctomy, scarring associated with endometrial tissue resulted in ureteral strictures, bilateral hydronephrosis, and azotemia. Cystoscopic placement of bilateral ureteral stents with fluoroscopy was performed and resulted in short-term clinical improvement. The animal's condition declined and euthanasia was elected 4 mo after ureteral stent placement. Severe endometriosis with secondary inflammation resulting in bilateral hydroureter and hydronephrosis, as well as concurrent cystitis, ureteritis, and pyelonephritis were confirmed at necropsy. Despite possible complications, ureteral stents can be considered a useful therapeutic option in patients with ureteral disease.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hydronephrosis Papio papio Papio papio Stents Ureteral Diseases Ureteroscopy Animals Animals Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Stents Stents

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