A 7-year-old intact male Labrador Retriever presents with a 3-day history of polyuria, polydipsia, and a purulent penile discharge. Physical exam reveals a fluctuant abdominal mass caudal to the umbilicus. Abdominal ultrasound shows a fluid-filled uterus-like structure. Which of the following best explains this finding?

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