A 13-year-old intact female Spaniel was presented for evaluation of vulvar discharge and dysuria that had been non responsive to antibiotics.
A 13-year-old intact female Spaniel was presented for evaluation of vulvar discharge and dysuria that had been non responsive to antibiotics.
Obstructive urethral mass with mineralization. This is suggestive for transitional cell carcinoma. Mildly thickened uterus.
The urinary bladder presented anechoic urine and relatively normal wall at the apex, ventral and dorsal walls. However, a 5.8 x 2.0 cm mineralizing mass was present from the cystourethral junction and extended into the deep pelvic urethra as far as imaging was possible, at least 5.0 cm distal from the cystourethral junction. The uterus was mildly thickened at 1.0 cm with slight irregular contour. Hypertrophied mucosal changes were noted. The ovaries were unremarkable.
The patient was started on Piroxicam and seems to be much more comfortable.
Ultrasound-guided laser ablation is strongly recommended for this patient. Recommend referral to Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital for UGELAB procedure.
Bladder pathology (neoplasia, resistant bacterial cystitis, granulomatous cystitis, uroliths), uterine pathology (pyometra, metritis), vaginal neoplasia, urethral pathology (granulomatous urethritis, urolith, neoplasia).
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