Cisto prostático em cão (Canis familiaris) : relato de caso

Abstract

The prostate gland is common in all male mammals, being this the only accessory sex gland in dogs. Although it is a gland common in all mammals, the occurrences of clinical importance issues related to her is common only in men and dogs. The main complaints are: prostate, prostatic cysts, benign prostatic hyperplasia squamous metaplasia, prostatitis, abscess, neoplasm. This paper reports a case male dog a prostate cyst. The diagnosis was performed through physical exams, and additional tests such as X-rays and ultrasound. For the patient's treatment was used a surgical technique of increasing drainage and prostate omentalization. After surgery the animal recovered well. This work demonstrates the importance of prostatic diseases in canine medical clinic as well as the correct diagnosis and treatment is important to provide a better quality of life to the patient.