06_00205 Caylee R Bladder and urethral mass, probable carcinoma

History

A 15-year-old SF German shepherd mix was presented for evaluation of squatting and urinating frequently. Azotemia was present on serum biochemistry.

A 15-year-old SF German shepherd mix was presented for evaluation of squatting and urinating frequently. Azotemia was present on serum biochemistry.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Renal disease – chronic kidney disease, pyelonephritis, renoliths, hydronephrosis, granulomatous nephritis (fungal, bacterial)
Bladder – cystitis, neoplasia, urolith, granulomatous cystitis
Urethra – urethritis, neoplasia, urethrolith

DX

Urine cytology revealed probable carcinoma

Sampling

Urine cytology revealed probable carcinoma

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Urethral and bladder tumors, non resectable.
No overt evidence of metastatic disease.

Image Interpretation

The urethra in this patient presented a multifocal polypoid mass extending at least 4 cm past the cystourethral junction along with ventral and apical bladder masses measuring 1.08-2.0 cm. Multifocal mineralization was noted at the most caudal aspect of the bladder tumor.

Outcome

None

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Patient Information

Age : 15 Years
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Status : Complete

Blood Chemistry

  • Azotemia

Clinical Signs

  • Pollakiuria

Images

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