Mineralized deposits in the uterus of a pig without pregnancy loss

J Vet Sci. 2017 Dec 31;18(4):563-565. doi: 10.4142/jvs.2017.18.4.563.

Abstract

Herein, we describe a case of uterine calcification in the uterus of a pig without pregnancy loss. The recipient underwent cloned embryo transfer and Cesarean section for safe delivery of cloned piglets. During the Cesarean section, 4 white, star-like, (2 × 2 × 2) cm, calcified structures were found within the endometrial cavity. Despite dystrophic calcification around the placenta, healthy cloned piglets were produced successfully. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of dystrophic calcification occurring within the uterus in a pregnant pig.

Keywords: dystrophic calcification; intrauterine mineralization; pigs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Calcinosis / veterinary*
  • Cesarean Section / veterinary
  • Embryo Transfer / veterinary
  • Endometrium / pathology*
  • Female
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology
  • Pregnancy Complications / veterinary*
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / pathology*