Endometriosis with bacterial peritonitis in a baboon.
An adult female Papio hamadryas being used in reproductive studies was found moribund unexpectedly. Palpation revealed acute abdominal pain and a pelvic mass. A tentative diagnosis of endometriosis and shock was made. Necropsy and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of endometriosis and identified an associated bacterial peritonitis.
D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010215:Papio; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology