Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Accuracy of ultrasonography and fine-needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of prostate diseases in dogs.
- Journal:
- Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Rodak, Olga et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals
- Species:
- dog
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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