Accuracy of ultrasonography and fine‐needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of prostate diseases in dogs. (25th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodak, Olga; Dzimira, Stanisław; Podolak, Aleksandra; Płóciennik, Michał; Niżański, Wojciech
• Other Names: Mantziaras George guestEditor.; Schäfer‐Somi Sabine guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Reproduction in domestic animals. Volume 53(2018)Supplement 3
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2018-11-25
• Subjects: dog -- dog diseases/diagnostic imaging -- dog diseases/pathology -- male -- prostatic diseases/diagnosis -- prostatic diseases/veterinary; Animal breeding -- Periodicals; Veterinary pathology -- Periodicals; Livestock -- Breeding -- Periodicals; 636.082
• DOI: 10.1111/rda.13341
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0936-6768

Abstract

Abstract: Clinical signs of prostatic diseases in dogs are often non‐specific. Appropriate treatment should be based on a detailed investigation using reliable diagnostic tools. The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography (US) and fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) cytology in dogs' prostate diseases. The mean accuracy of FNA cytology and US were 0.72 and 0.88 ( n = 13), respectively. US gland size measurements and actual gland dimensions were highly concordant. Obtained results confirm the high diagnostic value of US and FNA biopsy and in prostatic diseases. Diagnosis based on US is highly reliable; however, it should be combined with clinical signs. Therefore, cytological evaluation of prostate gland material may be performed to differentiate or confirm presumptive diagnosis.