Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia and Pyometra in a Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)

A 1 years old, weighing approximately 90 g adult, intact golden hamster with uninterrupted bloody vaginal discharge was presented to department of obstetrics and gynecology clinic . Enlarged uterine horns were detected behind the kidneys during ultrasonography. Based on the history, clinical signs, and ultrasonographic findings; cystic endometrial hyperplasia and pyometra complex were diagnosed. Ovariohysterectomy was recommended for the animal. The stitches were removed on the 10th day in the post-operative period. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathologically in the organ pieces submitted to pathology after the operation. In conclusion, since pyometra is a rare condition in hamsters and could not find any similar case report for this specie, it is suggested to present this case and ovariohisterectomy is recommended despite the high anesthesia risk in such cases.