Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary blockage from prostate lymphoma in young Doberman dog
By Winter, Matthew D et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·Department of Radiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--urinary obstruction secondary to prostaticlymphoma in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male Doberman was brought to the vet after experiencing difficulty urinating, straining during bowel movements, and losing weight over two weeks. Ultrasound showed swelling in the kidneys and bladder, as well as an enlarged prostate. Tests confirmed that the cause of the prostate enlargement was lymphoma, a type of cancer. While lymphoma is uncommon in dogs, it can lead to urinary issues. The dog’s treatment plan would typically involve chemotherapy, which can help manage the condition.
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Abstract
A 3-year old, intact male Doberman pinscher was examined at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University for a 2-week history of stranguria, dyschezia, and weight loss. Ultrasonographically, there was bilateral hydronephrosis, right-sided hydroureter, hepatosplenomegaly, symmetric mild prostatomegaly, and a distended urinary bladder. Fine needle aspirates and biopsies of the prostate yielded a diagnosis of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a rare cause of prostatomegaly in the dog. Sonographic findings are nonspecific; fine needle aspirates or biopsies are needed to ascertain the diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17153072/