An Awassi ovine fetal maceration found in the vagina, associated with
persistent corpus luteum (CL) and closed cervix, is reported. The post
mortem examination revealed a slightly asymmetric uterus with fluctuat
ion and pus in both uterine horns. In the vagina, a crepitating and co
nglomerate, impacted bony mass with brown discoloration was seen. The
uterine lumen had similar discoloration with well-developed caruncles.
In the right ovary, a well-developed CL was found while no functional
CL or follicle was seen in the left ovary. The persistence of CL was
probably due to pyometra. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.