Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone tumor causing urination trouble in a dog's penis bone
By Webb, Jinelle A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multilobular osteochondrosarcoma of the os penis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with difficulty urinating was diagnosed with a rare type of tumor called multilobular osteochondrosarcoma located in the bone of the penis. Over a period of 22 months, the tumor either came back or was suspected to have returned twice. This case is notable as it is the first time this specific tumor has been reported in that area of a dog's body. Unfortunately, the details about treatment and outcome were not provided, but it highlights the importance of monitoring unusual symptoms in pets.
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Abstract
Multilobular osteochondrosarcoma (MLO) of the os penis was diagnosed in a dysuric dog. Recurrence was confirmed or suspected twice over a 22-month period. This is the first reported case of MLO occurring in the os penis, and the 5th reported case of neoplasia of the os penis in the dog.
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