Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 20 - Revision history

HelenD at 12:26, 15 August 2011

2011-08-15T12:26:06Z

HelenD at 10:20, 11 August 2011

2011-08-11T10:20:54Z

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|q1=How would you diagnose haematuria in the rabbit?
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Rabbit urine can contain porphyrin pigments. This colours the urine dark brown to red and is often confused by owners with blood. 
Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. 
Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not.
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|q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition?
|a2=
Differential diagnoses include:
*reproductive tract disease (uterine adenocarcinoma,
*uterine polyps, abortion and endometrial venous aneurysm);
*urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and
*lead toxicity.
|l2=
|q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis?
|a3=
A thorough history should be sought and a full clinical examination undertaken prior to obtaining a sterile urine sample, either by catheterization under sedation or by cystocentesis, for analysis and culture. 
Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. 
Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out.
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 Haematuria may be diagnosed either by using a urine dipstick, with a positive reaction, or by examination of the urine sediment for red blood cells. <br><br>
 Examination of the urine under a Wood’s lamp can distinguish between the two conditions, although this is rarely necessary in clinical practice. Porphyrin pigments will fluoresce, whereas haemoglobin does not.
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 |q2=What are the differential diagnoses for this condition?
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 *urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and
 *lead toxicity.
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 |q3=What further tests would you perform to reach a diagnosis?
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 Radiography and ultrasonography may be used to investigate whether lesions are associated with the genital or reproductive tract. Contrast studies may be indicated with urinary tract disease. <br><br>
 Laboratory tests such as full haematology and biochemistry should be carried out.
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 Differential diagnoses include:
-*reproductive tract disease (uterine adenocarcinoma,
+*reproductive tract disease (uterine adenocarcinoma, uterine polyps, abortion and endometrial venous aneurysm);
 *urinary tract disease (cystitis, bladder polyps, pyelonephritis, renal infarcts, urolithiasis); and
 *lead toxicity.

Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 20 - Revision history

HelenD at 12:26, 15 August 2011

HelenD at 10:20, 11 August 2011

Ggaitskell: Created page with "{{Template:Manson Keeble Meredith}} 500px '''An owner is worried that her rabbit’s urine contains blood. She has brought in a ..."

Ggaitskell: Created page with "{{Template:Manson Keeble Meredith}} 500px
'''An owner is worried that her rabbit’s urine contains blood. She has brought in a ..."