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Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas and Text

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Chapter Three The Abd omen 445<br />

Fig. 3-259 Longitudinal sonograms<br />

of the prostate of a 13-year-old male<br />

West Highl<strong>and</strong> White Terrier with a<br />

history of stranguria, dysuria, <strong>and</strong><br />

hematuria of 1 month duration. The<br />

prostate is enlarged <strong>and</strong> the architecture<br />

is abnormal, with multiple<br />

irregularly shaped hypoechoic <strong>and</strong><br />

anechoic areas throughout the<br />

prostate. This is indicative of either<br />

prostatitis with abscess formation or<br />

multiple prostatic cysts. Diagnosis:<br />

Prostatitis with multiple abscesses.<br />

A<br />

B<br />

Fig. 3-260 Longitudinal (A to C)<br />

<strong>and</strong> transverse (D) sonograms of the<br />

prostate of a 6-year-old male<br />

Bullmastiff with a history of abnormal<br />

ejaculate <strong>and</strong> low sperm counts.<br />

There are several anechoic lesions<br />

visible within the prostate (arrows).<br />

These represent intraprostatic cysts.<br />

The remainder of the prostate<br />

appears normal. Diagnosis:<br />

Prostatic cysts.<br />

C<br />

D<br />

Prostatic biopsy or aspiration can be performed easily. The patient should be anesthetized<br />

or heavily sedated. Core biopsies can be obtained from solid lesions using any of<br />

several biopsy needle types. Biopsy guides may be used; however, directing the needle without<br />

the guide is accomplished easily. Cyst or abscess drainage may be performed using<br />

ultrasonographic guidance <strong>and</strong> may eliminate the need for surgery. 57,820

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