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Incomplete urethral duplication with cyst formation in a dog
M H Duffey1, M D Barnhart, P Y Barthez
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|November 12, 1998
Summary
A dog with incomplete urethral duplication and cysts experienced incontinence and nocturia. Surgical removal resolved these urinary issues, with the dog remaining healthy one year post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Urology
- Canine Health
Background:
- Incomplete urethral duplication is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Cyst formation associated with urethral duplication can cause urinary dysfunction.
Observation:
- A dog presented with subcutaneous swellings and urinary incontinence unresponsive to antibiotics.
- Diagnostic imaging, including various urethrocystographies, was performed to assess the urinary tract.
Findings:
- Radiographic evaluation confirmed incomplete urethral duplication with cyst formation.
- Direct contrast medium injection into cysts revealed communication with the urethra.
Implications:
- Surgical excision of urethral duplications and associated cysts can effectively treat associated urinary incontinence and nocturia.
- This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging for diagnosing complex congenital urinary tract abnormalities in dogs.