Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part M (2024)

Author(s): A Thangamani, A Reshma, R Rajkumar, S Manokaran, T Sarath and A Elango

Abstract: A Jersey crossbred heifer was brought to the Gynaecology unit with the history of straining to void urination, prolapse of vagina while lie down for past one week. Further, owner reported that animal was inseminated three months back with local inseminator. Vaginal speculum examination revealed a thick band of tissue in front of urethral orifice obstructing the external vaginal passage. Massive enlargement of genitalia with fluid thrill and without any clear demarcation of genital parts was observed on rectal palpation. Excessive amount of anechoic to hypo-echogenic fluid accumulation visualized in front of vaginal band during trans-rectal ultrasonographic assessment. Based on gynaecological, speculum and ultrasonographic examination the case was diagnosed as imperforate hymen.