Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urogenital cytology and surgical decision making. A differential diagnostic approach to hematuria, stranguria, and prostatomegaly.
- Journal:
- Problems in veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Allen, S W
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
This chapter talks about common issues that can affect the urinary and reproductive systems in pets, such as blood in the urine (hematuria), difficulty urinating (stranguria), and an enlarged prostate (prostatomegaly). It explains how veterinarians can use special cell analysis techniques to help diagnose these problems. The chapter includes examples of cases to show how to approach these issues and highlights some challenges that might come up during diagnosis and treatment. Overall, it aims to help veterinarians make better decisions when dealing with these urogenital problems.
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the common diagnostic dilemmas in veterinary medicine that relate to the urogenital tract. The problems include hematuria, stranguria, and prostatomegaly. The diagnostic workup is discussed specifically as it relates to cytologic techniques. Case examples are given to illustrate how the suggested diagnostic plan can be followed. Some of the pitfalls that can be encountered in diagnosing and treating these problems are also addressed.
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