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Urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma in a shorthorn heifer
D L Step1, R N Streeter, A W Confer
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078-2042, USA.
The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|November 4, 2000
Summary
A young shorthorn heifer experienced persistent pollakiuria due to a urinary bladder tumor. This case highlights a rare instance of transitional cell papilloma in cattle, treated with laser surgery.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Oncology
- Animal Science
Background:
- Pollakiuria, or frequent urination, can indicate serious underlying conditions in cattle.
- Urinary bladder tumors are uncommon in young cattle.
- Transitional cell papilloma is a type of benign tumor that can occur in the urinary tract.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma in a 12-month-old shorthorn heifer.
- To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition.
- To contribute to the understanding of bovine urinary tract neoplasia.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging to assess the urinary bladder.
- Histopathological examination of tissue samples to confirm the diagnosis.
- Surgical debulking of the tumor using laser technology.
Main Results:
- A 12-month-old shorthorn heifer presented with a 4-month history of pollakiuria.
- Transitional cell papilloma of the urinary bladder was diagnosed.
- No causative factors such as bracken fern exposure, papillomavirus, or bacterial infection were identified.
- Laser surgery was performed to debulk the mass.
Conclusions:
- Urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma is a rare diagnosis in young cattle.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough diagnostic investigation for persistent pollakiuria in heifers.
- Laser surgery may be a viable option for managing such urinary bladder tumors in cattle.