Case Study

Mineralizing prostate, suggestive of carcinoma, in a 6 year old MI French bulldog

A 6-year-old neutered male French bull dog was presented for evaluation of chronic tenesmus and urinary tract infection.

Mineralizing prostate, strongly suggestive for prostatic carcinoma.

Mineralizing prostate. Prostatic mass. Strongly suggestive for prostatic carcinoma.

The prostate was enlarged (measuring 2.21 cm) and mineralized with microcystic changes. Pericapsular inflammatory pattern was also noted.

If prostatic carcinoma is confirmed, then chemotherapeutic intervention and/or urethral stent placement can be considered.

Prostatic disease – neoplasia, abscess. Disease of lower urinary tract – chronic bacterial cystitis, urolith, neoplasia, granulomatous cystitis.

Ultrasound-guided FNA or traumatic catheterization was recommended.

Patient Name : Charlie M

Gender : Male, Neutered

Species : Canine

Type of Imaging : Ultrasound

Status : Complete

Liz Wuz Here : Yes

Code : 09_00065