Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with prostate adenocarcinoma causing urination problems and blood
By Thayla Jamile Ramalho Venâncio et al.·Published in UNINGÁ Review·2019·Centro Universitário Ingá, BR
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Original publication title: ADENOCARCINOMA IN A DOG PROSTATE: CASE REPORT
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A male dog was brought to the vet with symptoms like difficulty urinating, blood in his urine, and general discomfort. After a thorough examination, including ultrasounds and tests, he was diagnosed with prostatic adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer affecting the prostate gland. The dog underwent surgery to remove the prostate, but unfortunately, he passed away four months later. This case highlights the importance of regular check-ups and tests to catch such serious conditions early.
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Abstract
The Prostate is a gland attached to the male reproductive tract, the urinary vesicle being caudal, ventral to the rectum and dorsal to the pubic symphysis. In this region, diseases such as: bacterial prostatitis, prostatic cyst, benign prostatic hyperplasia, abscesses and neoplasms are frequently found. Among neoplasms, adenocarcinoma is reported more frequently. The most common clinical signs observed are dysuria, strangeness, hematuria, pyuria, gastroenteric problems, signs of systemic disease and limitedmobility. This study aims to report a clinical case of a male canine, diagnosed with prostatic adenocarcinoma, seen at the Veterinary Clinic of Centro Universitário Ingá -Uningá, Maringá, Brazil. The animal showed clinical signs compatible with prosthetic diseases. The diagnosis of the disease was based on history, clinical findings and complementary exams. On physical examination, there was an increase in abdominal sensitivity and asymmetry and firm consistency of the organ during digital rectal examination. In turn, ultrasound examinations showed changes in contour and heterogeneous echotexture. The main hematological changes observed were neutrophilic leukocytosis. However, the definitive diagnosis was obtained through cytology and histopathological examination, in which adenocarcinoma was confirmed. The animal underwent a prostatectomy, but died four months after the operation. Thus, it was possible to conclude that the localized adenocarcinoma contained a poor prognosis, thus emphasizing the importanceof carrying out routine complementary tests for the early diagnosis of the disease.
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