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Mordecai A, Liptak JM, Hofstede T, Stalker M, Kruth S. Prostatic Abscess in a Neutered Cat. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2008; 44:90-4. [DOI: 10.5326/0440090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A 6-year-old, male castrated domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, and constipation. Physical examination revealed an elevated body temperature and an extramural colonic mass. Abdominal ultrasonography demonstrated a hypoechoic mass measuring 2.2 cm in maximum dimension immediately caudal to the bladder. Cytological evaluation of a fine-needle aspirate confirmed the mass was a prostatic abscess. Abdominal celiotomy and prostatic omentalization were successful in resolving clinical abnormalities. Feline prostatic abscessation is a rare condition that has not been previously reported and may have a good outcome if treated early and appropriately.
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- Adam Mordecai
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Mordecai), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646610, Pullman, Washington 99164-6610; the
- Departments of Clinical Studies (Liptak, Kruth) and Pathobiology (Stalker), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
- Woodstock Veterinary Hospital (Hofstede), 866 Nellis, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 4C4
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Mordecai), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646610, Pullman, Washington 99164-6610; the
- Departments of Clinical Studies (Liptak, Kruth) and Pathobiology (Stalker), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
- Woodstock Veterinary Hospital (Hofstede), 866 Nellis, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 4C4
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Mordecai), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646610, Pullman, Washington 99164-6610; the
- Departments of Clinical Studies (Liptak, Kruth) and Pathobiology (Stalker), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
- Woodstock Veterinary Hospital (Hofstede), 866 Nellis, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 4C4
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Mordecai), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646610, Pullman, Washington 99164-6610; the
- Departments of Clinical Studies (Liptak, Kruth) and Pathobiology (Stalker), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
- Woodstock Veterinary Hospital (Hofstede), 866 Nellis, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 4C4
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Mordecai), College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, P.O. Box 646610, Pullman, Washington 99164-6610; the
- Departments of Clinical Studies (Liptak, Kruth) and Pathobiology (Stalker), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
- Woodstock Veterinary Hospital (Hofstede), 866 Nellis, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 4C4
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Kawakami E, Washizu M, Hirano T, Sakuma M, Takano M, Hori T, Tsutsui T. Treatment of Prostatic Abscesses by Aspiration of the Purulent Matter and Injection of Tea Tree Oil into the Cavities in Dogs. J Vet Med Sci 2006; 68:1215-7. [PMID: 17146183 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.68.1215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ultrasonography-guided transabdominal needle aspiration was carried out to remove 3 to 14 ml of purulent matter from the cavities of prostatic abscesses in 6 dogs, and the same volume of tea tree oil was injected into the cavities to treat the abscesses. The same treatment was repeated 3 weeks later in 4 dogs, and subsequent disappearance of the purulent matter in the cavities and a marked reduction in the volume of the cavities were observed. These findings indicate that the treatment of prostatic abscesses by aspiration of the purulent matter and injection of tea tree oil into the cavities is very effective in dogs.
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- Eiichi Kawakami
- Department of Reproduction, Research Laboratory of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan
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