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Ureteral fibroepithelial polyp in a dog
M Farrell1, A W Philbey, I Ramsey
1Hospital for Small Animals and Division of Pathological Sciences, Glasgow University Veterinary School, Bearsden, UK.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|July 18, 2006
Summary
A rare ureteral fibroepithelial polyp caused haematuria in a dog. Surgical removal (ureteronephrectomy) successfully resolved the condition, highlighting an effective treatment for this benign urinary tract tumor.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Haematuria is a common clinical sign in dogs, with diverse underlying causes.
- Ureteral tumors are uncommon, and fibroepithelial polyps are a rare neoplastic entity within the urinary tract.
Observation:
- A case of canine hematuria secondary to a unilateral ureteral fibroepithelial polyp is presented.
- Diagnostic imaging, gross examination, and histopathology were utilized.
Findings:
- The unusual benign tumor was identified as a ureteral fibroepithelial polyp.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the benign nature of the polyp.
Implications:
- This case highlights fibroepithelial polyps as a differential diagnosis for hematuria in dogs.
- Ureteronephrectomy is an effective treatment, leading to complete clinical resolution.
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