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Os clitoris in dogs: 17 cases (2009-2017)
Scarlett M Sumner1, Janet A Grimes1, Mandy L Wallace1
1Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, 2200 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.
Summary
Os clitoris, a condition causing an enlarged clitoris in female dogs, can lead to urinary tract infections and vulvar licking. Surgical removal (os clitorectomy) effectively resolves these clinical signs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Surgery
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Os clitoris is an uncommon condition in female dogs.
- It can cause discomfort and secondary infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical signs of os clitoris in dogs.
- To detail the surgical management and outcomes of os clitorectomy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records from 17 client-owned female dogs diagnosed with os clitoris.
- Physical examination and diagnostic imaging were used for diagnosis.
- Surgical management included os clitorectomy, gonadohysterectomy, and episioplasty.
Main Results:
- Common clinical signs included enlarged clitoris (10/17), urinary tract infection (5/17), and vulvar licking (3/17).
- Ten dogs underwent os clitorectomy, with concurrent procedures in seven (gonadohysterectomy) and three (episioplasty).
- Surgical intervention normalized anatomy and resolved clinical signs.
Conclusions:
- Os clitorectomy is an effective treatment for os clitoris in female dogs.
- The procedure resolves clinical signs and improves anatomical normality.
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