Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male pseudohermaphroditism with bone in clitoris in French bulldog
By Hendawy, Hanan et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2022·Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical and diagnostic approach of male pseudo hermaphroditism with os-clitoris in French bulldog: A case report.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old French bulldog was brought in because of an unusual growth protruding from her vulva. After thorough examinations, the dog was diagnosed with male pseudohermaphroditism, meaning she had male reproductive tissues but presented female characteristics. The veterinary team performed surgery to remove the abnormal tissues, which were found to be testicular in nature. Following the surgery, the dog recovered well, and her owner was satisfied with the outcome.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hermaphroditism is less frequently reported in dogs and is often associated with infertility. CASE REPORT: An 8-month-old French bulldog weighing 5 kg with an enlarged structure protruding from the vulva was clinically diagnosed with hermaphroditism. Physical, hormonal assay, computed tomography, and gross and histological studies were done in addition to successfully detailed surgical correction. On physical examination, the dog showed the presence of an os-clitoris protruded from the vulvar labia. Hormonal levels of estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone were 6.39 pg/ml, 0.4 ng/ml, and 8.67ng/ml, respectively. Surgical removal of internal gonadal tissues and os clirectomy operations were conducted after the exploratory laparotomy. The removed gonadal tissues were identical to that of a female with testicles instead of ovaries, according to a gross examination. Histological examination confirmed gonads as testis, with inactive seminiferous tubules and epididymis attached to uterine horns. CONCLUSION: The congenital anomalies in the present case were diagnosed as male pseudohermaphroditism (MPH). Surgical correction was performed, and the owner's satisfaction was achieved.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35156328/