Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with penile prolapse and blocked urine caused by penile cancer
By Michels, G M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2001·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Penile prolapse and urethral obstruction secondary to lymphosarcoma of the penis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Chihuahua was brought to the vet because he was having trouble urinating and his penis was protruding. X-rays showed a blockage in the urethra caused by swelling, which turned out to be due to a rare type of cancer called lymphosarcoma. The vet performed surgery to remove the affected part of the penis and created a new opening for urination. After the surgery, the dog was treated for the cancer, and the owner was advised on follow-up care.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old Chihuahua presented for clinical signs of dysuria and penile prolapse. Radiographic studies identified a urethral obstruction distal to the junction of the proximal and middle third of the os penis that appeared to be secondary to swelling of the penis. Penile resection combined with a scrotal urethrostomy was performed. Histopathological examinations of tissue samples of the body of the penis revealed lymphosarcoma. Lymphosarcoma of the penis is a rare finding in all species. It can occur as a primary tumor of the penis in dogs. Penile lymphosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dogs affected with penile prolapse and dysuria.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11563447/