Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with repeated scrotal sores and sperm granuloma causing
By Althouse, G C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Episodic scrotal mutilation with concurrent bilateral sperm granuloma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A young Golden Retriever was brought in for self-inflicted sores on its scrotum and infertility issues. The dog had been experiencing these skin problems since it was about 4 to 5 months old. After a thorough examination, the vet found that the dog had sperm granulomas, which were causing the infertility. Since the prognosis for breeding was poor, the owner chose to have the dog neutered and the affected tissue removed. This treatment addressed both the skin issues and the infertility problem.
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Abstract
Bilateral sperm granuloma with diffuse spermatocele was found to be the cause of infertility in a young Golden Retriever. Anamnesis indicated that the dog had intermittent episodes of self-inflicted ulcerative scrotal dermatitis, beginning when it was 4 to 5 months old and regardless of season or environment. A complete breeding soundness examination produced consistently azoospermic ejaculates in the presence of bilaterally firm, distinct swellings of the epididymides. Because of the poor reproductive prognosis, the owner requested castration and scrotal ablation. Although scrotal trauma was initially thought to be associated with the onset of sperm granuloma formation, evaluation of the history and physical examination and laboratory findings indicated that a bilateral congenital anomaly was the most likely cause of infertility.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8454515/