Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with penile bone cancer causing trouble peeing treated by penis
By Peppler, C et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2009·Clinic for Small Animals, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Osteosarcoma of the penile bone (os penis) in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old neutered male Rottweiler was brought in for trouble urinating (dysuria) and was diagnosed with a rare cancer called osteosarcoma in the bone of his penis. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the entire penis and create a new opening for urination. After the surgery, the dog recovered well and no longer had issues urinating. Unfortunately, 12 months later, he developed multiple tumors in his chest and abdomen, leading to his euthanasia. This case highlights the importance of considering penile osteosarcoma in dogs with urinary problems.
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Abstract
Osteosarcoma of the penile bone was diagnosed in a 5-year-old neutered male Rottweiler with recurrent dysuria. Imaging and cytological findings raised the suspicion for an osteosarcoma and ablation of the entire penis and scrotal urethrostomy was performed. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically. The dog recovered well and no postoperative signs of dysuria were observed. The dog survived without adjuvant chemotherapy for 12 months when multiple tumours in the thorax and abdomen led to it being euthanased. Penile osteosarcoma is a rare disease, but must be considered as a differential diagnosis in dogs presenting with dysuria. This is the second recorded case of a penile osteosarcoma in a dog, but the first with a detailed description of the diagnosis, treatment and outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19178479/