Mineralized deposits in the uterus of a pig without pregnancy loss.
10.4142/jvs.2017.18.4.563
- Author:
Geon A KIM
1
;
Jun Xue JIN
;
Anukul TAWEECHAIPAISANKUL
;
Sanghoon LEE
;
Byung Il YOON
;
Jongki CHO
;
Byeong Chun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea. bclee@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
dystrophic calcification;
intrauterine mineralization;
pigs
- MeSH:
Cesarean Section;
Clone Cells;
Embryo Transfer;
Female;
Miners*;
Placenta;
Pregnancy*;
Swine;
Uterus*
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science
2017;18(4):563-565
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
