A 7-year-old intact male Boxer was presented for evaluation of tenesmus and hematochezia with normal urinalysis, CBC, and serum biochemistry. Prostatomegaly was present on rectal palpation. Survey radiographs showed a mass caudal to the urinary bladder.
Prostatic cyst. Ultrasound-guided drainage and neuter in this patient is recommended.
A large prostatic cyst was noted and occupied the pelvic inlet. The remaining parenchymal portion of the prostate measured approximately 4.0 cm and was uniform, most consistent with BPH. The testicles were imaged and found to be uniform with no evident pathology.
Post drainage and after antibiotic injection, the prostatic cyst measured approximately 3 x 2 cm.
Prostate – benign hyperplasia, prostatitis, abscessation, para-prostatic cyst, neoplasia
Cyst was drained. No information regarding fluid appearance or culture was provided.
