Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound features of paraprostatic cysts in nine dogs
By Stowater, Jonathan L. & Lamb, Christopher R.·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1989·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: ULTRASONOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF PARAPROSTATIC CYSTS IN NINE DOGS
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of nine older large breed dogs, averaging 8 years old, were brought in with symptoms like depression, loss of appetite, difficulty urinating, and bloody discharge from the penis. During examinations, vets found a noticeable abdominal mass and used ultrasound to identify large fluid-filled cysts near the prostate. Some cysts were connected to the prostate itself. Unfortunately, the ultrasound couldn't clearly tell if the cysts were infected or not. Treatment details weren't provided, but addressing the cysts is important for the dogs' recovery.
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Abstract
The ultrasonographic features of paraprostatic cysts in nine dogs are described along with historical, clinical, surgical and pathologic findings. Cysts occurred predominantly in older, large breed dogs (mean age 8 years, range 3–11 years). The most common presenting complaints were depression, inappetance, stranguria, tenesmus and bloody penile discharge. A palpable abdominal mass was the most common physical finding. Ultrasonographically, paraprostatic cysts were usually large anechoic structures; many contained internal septa. Moderately large anechoic cavities or cysts were also detected in the prostatic parenchyma of five dogs, and in two of these communication with the paraprostatic cyst was visualized. There were no clearly distinct ultrasonographic criteria to discriminate septic from nonseptic paraprostatic cysts.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1989.tb00780.x