Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound shows bladder polyps in dogs with polypoid cystitis
By Takiguchi, Mitsuyoshi & Inaba, Mutsumi·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2005·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic ultrasound of polypoid cystitis in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with urinary bladder issues were diagnosed with polypoid cystitis, a rare condition that causes inflammation and the growth of polyp-like masses in the bladder. Ultrasound imaging was used to confirm the presence of these masses, which can vary in size and shape. While the ultrasound is effective for detecting these bladder polyps, a tissue sample is needed for a definitive diagnosis. Treatment options were not detailed, but early detection is important for managing the condition.
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Abstract
Polypoid cystitis is a rare disease of the urinary bladder in dogs characterized by chronic inflammation, epithelial proliferation, and development of a polypoid mass or masses without histopathologic evidence of neoplasia. The ultrasonographic appearances of eight dogs with polypoid cystitis are described. Ultrasonography confirmed the presence of a bladder mass or masses in all patients. Ultrasonographic findings are mucosal projections and a polypoid to pedunculated mass of variable size and shape. Although a polypoid mass tends to be located in the cranioventral bladder mucosa, the polyps also could arise in the craniodorsal bladder mucosa. Ultrasonographic images are well correlated with contrast radiographic studies and gross morphological appearance. Ultrasound is a non-invasive, very useful diagnostic tool for detecting bladder polyps, but histopathology is required for definitive diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15699595/