Resection cystoplasty of a squamous cell carcinoma in a mare

Summary A 22‐year‐old Arabian mare was examined for evaluation of haematuria of 2 months' duration. Complete blood cell count and chemistry revealed anaemia of chronic disease (i.e. normocytic, normochromic) and hypoproteinaemia. Cystoscopy revealed a haemorrhagic mass protruding into the lumen...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education 2009-05, Vol.21 (5), p.263-266
Main Authors: Serena, A., Naranjo, C., Koch, C., Darien, B. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bladder
female
horse
squamous cell carcinoma
surgery
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Summary:Summary A 22‐year‐old Arabian mare was examined for evaluation of haematuria of 2 months' duration. Complete blood cell count and chemistry revealed anaemia of chronic disease (i.e. normocytic, normochromic) and hypoproteinaemia. Cystoscopy revealed a haemorrhagic mass protruding into the lumen of the urinary bladder in the apical region. The mass was surgically removed by partial cystectomy performed through a caudal ventral midline laparotomy. Histological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. Tumours of the equine urinary bladder are rare, and when a partial cystectomy is indicated, a caudal ventral midline laparotomy may provide adequate surgical exposure even in adult horses.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.2746/095777309X400298