Background: A variety of diagnostic techniques have been used, all of which have limitations in diagnosis of disease entity (JAAHA, 1989: 25 517-525). Citology both from prostatic fluid and fine needle aspirates proved to be reliable in the differentiation of canine prostatic disease (JAVMA, 1987: 190 1027-1034). Prostatic biopsy and collection of prostatic cyst fluid using ultrasound guidance are safe and effective procedures (JAAHA, 1989: 25 517-525). Aims: The aim of the present work is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of prostatic massage (PM) with ultrasound guided transabdominal fine needle aspiration (UFNA) in the diagnosis and management of prostatic diseases in the dog. From march1993 to may 1994 19 male dogs were referred to Small Animal Clinic with a tentative diagnosis of prostatic disease. The diagnostic work-up included complete physical examination, routinely blood screening, survey radiographic examination of abdomen and pelvis. PM and prostatic fluid collection by urethral catheter, UFNA of prostatic gland, cytological and microbiological examination of the collected material. The results were evaluated in terms of cellularity and PM and UFNA cytologic diagnoses were compared. Results: Collection of samples was successful in 17 out of 19 PM and in 15 out of 19 UFNA but with the combination of the two techniques the diagnosis was cytologically possible in all cases. Cellularity was extimated sufficient in 6 PM and in 6 UFNA, good in 8 PM and in 5 UFNA, excellent in 3 PM and in 4 UFNA. No statistical differences in cellularity between PM and UFNA (t-student < 1) were recorded. Conclusion: The results obtained suggest that a) UFNA is harmless and asy to perform; b) sampling technique and needle size are important; c) UFNA is the simplest way to collect cells in case of paraprostatic diseases or cranial prostate displacement; d) the combination of PM and UFNA may supply more diagnostic informations.

Comparison between diagnostic accuracy of prostatic massage and transabdominal ultrasonographic fine needle aspiration in the management of prostatic diseases in the dog / S. Romussi, S. Faverzani, M. Caniatti, P. Roccabianca. ((Intervento presentato al convegno BSAVA Congress 1995 tenutosi a Birmingham (UK) nel 1995.

Comparison between diagnostic accuracy of prostatic massage and transabdominal ultrasonographic fine needle aspiration in the management of prostatic diseases in the dog

S. Romussi
Primo
;
S. Faverzani
Secondo
;
M. Caniatti
Penultimo
;
P. Roccabianca
Ultimo
1995

Abstract

Background: A variety of diagnostic techniques have been used, all of which have limitations in diagnosis of disease entity (JAAHA, 1989: 25 517-525). Citology both from prostatic fluid and fine needle aspirates proved to be reliable in the differentiation of canine prostatic disease (JAVMA, 1987: 190 1027-1034). Prostatic biopsy and collection of prostatic cyst fluid using ultrasound guidance are safe and effective procedures (JAAHA, 1989: 25 517-525). Aims: The aim of the present work is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of prostatic massage (PM) with ultrasound guided transabdominal fine needle aspiration (UFNA) in the diagnosis and management of prostatic diseases in the dog. From march1993 to may 1994 19 male dogs were referred to Small Animal Clinic with a tentative diagnosis of prostatic disease. The diagnostic work-up included complete physical examination, routinely blood screening, survey radiographic examination of abdomen and pelvis. PM and prostatic fluid collection by urethral catheter, UFNA of prostatic gland, cytological and microbiological examination of the collected material. The results were evaluated in terms of cellularity and PM and UFNA cytologic diagnoses were compared. Results: Collection of samples was successful in 17 out of 19 PM and in 15 out of 19 UFNA but with the combination of the two techniques the diagnosis was cytologically possible in all cases. Cellularity was extimated sufficient in 6 PM and in 6 UFNA, good in 8 PM and in 5 UFNA, excellent in 3 PM and in 4 UFNA. No statistical differences in cellularity between PM and UFNA (t-student < 1) were recorded. Conclusion: The results obtained suggest that a) UFNA is harmless and asy to perform; b) sampling technique and needle size are important; c) UFNA is the simplest way to collect cells in case of paraprostatic diseases or cranial prostate displacement; d) the combination of PM and UFNA may supply more diagnostic informations.
apr-1995
dog; ultrasound; prostate; biopsy
Settore VET/09 - Clinica Chirurgica Veterinaria
Settore VET/08 - Clinica Medica Veterinaria
Settore VET/03 - Patologia Generale e Anatomia Patologica Veterinaria
Comparison between diagnostic accuracy of prostatic massage and transabdominal ultrasonographic fine needle aspiration in the management of prostatic diseases in the dog / S. Romussi, S. Faverzani, M. Caniatti, P. Roccabianca. ((Intervento presentato al convegno BSAVA Congress 1995 tenutosi a Birmingham (UK) nel 1995.
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