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Prostatic abscess treated with abscess drainage antibiotic injection and neuter (ADAIN) procedure in a 9 year old MI Poodle dog

Case Study

Prostatic abscess treated with abscess drainage antibiotic injection and neuter (ADAIN) procedure in a 9 year old MI Poodle dog

A 9-year-old MI poodle, with history of calcium oxalate crystalluria, presented for acting strangely. Per the owner, the patient was restless, had labored breathing, and was vomiting. There was a possibility of foreign body ingestion. On physical examination, the patient was depressed, quiet, and febrile, the mucous membranes were moist and pink, and the abdomen was non-painful on palpation. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was mild increase in ALT activity. The patient was treated with subcutaneous fluids, anti-emetics, and antibiotics.

A 9-year-old MI poodle, with history of calcium oxalate crystalluria, presented for acting strangely. Per the owner, the patient was restless, had labored breathing, and was vomiting. There was a possibility of foreign body ingestion. On physical examination, the patient was depressed, quiet, and febrile, the mucous membranes were moist and pink, and the abdomen was non-painful on palpation. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was mild increase in ALT activity. The patient was treated with subcutaneous fluids, anti-emetics, and antibiotics. At recheck examination he was still doing poorly, had difficulty moving around, and his appetite was decreased.

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Prostatic abscess.

Image Interpretation

A large mildly echogenic fluid filled cystic structure is present within the prostatic parenchyma. Hyperechoic pericapsular inflammation and slight free fluid is noted suggestive for potential leakage into the abdomen and pelvic peritonitis.

DX

Prostatic abscess

Outcome

The patient was castrated, recovered uneventfully, and was placed on enrofloxacin and clindamycin for 4 weeks. Follow up ultrasound found that the prostatic abscess had resolved. The patient was doing well at that time; the owners were advised to continue with the antibiotics for further 3 weeks.

Comments

This procedure we call the “ADAIN” procedure: ultrasound-guided “Abscess Drainage Antibiotic Injection & Neuter.” In 18 cases to date, we have found near universal success with only occasional need to drain further post neuter in 2 cases. Studies are currently underway at SonoPath.com. This interventional ultrasonographic procedure avoids costly and invasive surgical prostatic marsupialization procedures.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Primary neurological disease, metabolic encephalopathy (renal/hepatic), infectious disease (bacterial/fungal/protozoal), immune-mediated disease, neoplasia, GI tract obstruction.

Sampling

US-guided fine needle drainage of the prostatic abscess was performed. Aerobic culture of an aspirate from the prostatic abscess yielded no growth, however the patient had been treated with antibiotics and an anaerobic culture was not performed.

Video

Patient Information

Patient Name : Sumo S
Gender : Male, Intact
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 09_00004

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Anorexia
  • Concern for FB Ingestion
  • Difficulty walking
  • Dyspnea
  • Restless
  • Vomiting

History

  • Calcium low
  • Calcium oxalate crystals

Exam Finding

  • Depression
  • Fever

Images

SurgentAbscesssumo_post_neuter

Blood Chemistry

  • ALT (SGPT), High

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Anorexia
  • Concern for FB Ingestion
  • Difficulty walking
  • Dyspnea
  • Restless
  • Vomiting