Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How accurate are ultrasound and needle biopsy for prostate disease
By Rodak, Olga et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2018·Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Accuracy of ultrasonography and fine-needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of prostate diseases in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with prostate issues underwent tests using ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) to help diagnose their conditions. The ultrasound was found to be quite accurate, helping to measure the size of the prostate, while the FNA provided valuable information to confirm the diagnosis. These methods can effectively identify prostate diseases, but it's important for vets to consider the dog's symptoms along with the test results. Overall, using both ultrasound and FNA can lead to better treatment decisions for dogs with prostate problems.
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Abstract
Clinical signs of prostatic diseases in dogs are often non-specific. Appropriate treatment should be based on a detailed investigation using reliable diagnostic tools. The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography (US) and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology in dogs' prostate diseases. The mean accuracy of FNA cytology and US were 0.72 and 0.88 (n = 13), respectively. US gland size measurements and actual gland dimensions were highly concordant. Obtained results confirm the high diagnostic value of US and FNA biopsy and in prostatic diseases. Diagnosis based on US is highly reliable; however, it should be combined with clinical signs. Therefore, cytological evaluation of prostate gland material may be performed to differentiate or confirm presumptive diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30474330/