Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male mixed-breed dog diagnosed with missing testicles
By Cicirelli, Vincenzo et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2021·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case of Anorchia in a Mixed-Breed Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 30-month-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for a check-up due to concerns about his sexual development. The veterinarian performed a thorough examination and used imaging tests like ultrasound and CT scans, which revealed that the dog had a condition called anorchia, meaning he was born without testicles. Hormone tests showed low testosterone levels, confirming the diagnosis. While there is no treatment to correct this condition, understanding it can help owners manage their dog's health and well-being.
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Abstract
Anorchia is a rare and often poorly understood disorder of sexual development. In the present case report, we used a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose a case of anorchia in a 30-month old dog. The diagnostic process began with gathering the dog medical history followed by a clinical visit with the patient, which included a general wellness examination as well as an examination of the genital system. As suggested in the relevant literature, the dog underwent an ultrasound and then computed tomography (CT) of the genital system, which confirmed the diagnosis of testicular agenesis. Genetic testing confirmed the male XY karyotype. Hormone testing also supported the diagnosis: testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone levels were below their reference ranges, and luteinizing hormone (LH) was above 1 ng/mL. Following the diagnostic procedures suggested in the relevant literature, the present study confirms anorchia in the dog and describes a case of testicular agenesis in the canine species.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34192562/