Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female dog with ambiguous genitalia and urinary problems
By Sacks, Margot K & Béraud, Romain·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Department of Companion Animals - Small Animal Surgery, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Female pseudo-hermaphroditism with cloacal malformation and related anomalies in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female German Shepherd was brought in due to frequent urinary tract infections and incontinence, along with unusual external genitalia that resembled both male and female parts. The dog also had a condition called anovestibular fistula, which is an abnormal connection between the urinary and reproductive tracts. After thorough examinations, the vet diagnosed her with female pseudo-hermaphroditism, likely caused by hormonal influences during pregnancy. Treatment focused on managing her urinary issues, but the underlying anatomical anomalies may require ongoing care.
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Abstract
A 7-month-old intact female German shepherd dog was presented with recurrent urinary tract infections and incontinence, ambiguous external genitalia (enlarged vulva containing a penis), and an anovestibular fistula. Anatomical structures, histopathology, and karyotyping supported a diagnosis of female pseudo-hermaphrodite, hypothesized to be a result of in utero androgenization with consequential cloacal malformation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23543931/