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Urethral mass and non-obstructive bladder stones in a 14 year old FS mixed breed dog

Case Study

Urethral mass and non-obstructive bladder stones in a 14 year old FS mixed breed dog

A 14-year-old FS Mix breed dog with a history of UTI that had responded to Baytril and Clavamox was presented for evaluation of PU/PD. Physical examination was normal. On urinalysis, round cells with prominent nuclei were evident.

A 14-year-old FS Mix breed dog with a history of UTI that had responded to Baytril and Clavamox was presented for evaluation of PU/PD. Physical examination was normal. On urinalysis, round cells with prominent nuclei were evident.

Image Interpretation

The urinary bladder presented trace bladder calculi. This was considered non-obstructive at this time. The bladder itself was unremarkable with normal wall thickness and anechoic urine. The urethra in this patient revealed a mineralizing mass extending at least 3 cm caudal to the cystourethral junction and measured 0.7 cm in width. The urethral mass was also confirmed in short axis. Kidneys were unremarkable.

DX

urethral mass, bladder calculi

Outcome

Cystoscopy and ultrasound guided laser ablation is recommended in this patient.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Bladder – uroliths, neoplasia, resistant bacterial infection, polyploid cystitis
Kidneys – renoliths, neoplasia, pyelonephritis

Patient Information

Patient Name : Maisy Bancheri/American AH
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 06_00373

Clinical Signs

  • PU-PD

History

  • UTI

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • PU-PD