Author/Authors :
Tambella, Adolfo Maria School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Martin, Stefano School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Cerquetella, Matteo School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Spaziante, Daniele Futuravet Veterinary Clinic, Italy , Palumbo Piccionello, Angela School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Marchegian, Andrea School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Faccenda, Umberto School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy , Rossi, Giacomo School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine - University of Camerino, Italy
Abstract :
The purpose of this report was to describe an uncommon congenital anomaly in a dog. An 8-year-old, mixed-breed, male dog, was
referred because of progressive difficulties on defecation. A complete diagnostic work-up (hematological analysis, radiology,
ultrasound, and computed tomography), followed by surgery and histopathology, allowed us to diagnose the condition as
unilateral urogenital disontogeny. The disorder was characterized by unilateral anomalies of the urinary tract (ectopic and
dilated hydroureter, hydronephrosis, and renal dysplasia) associated with ipsilateral anomalies of the genital system (partial
permanence of the duct of Wolff evolved into an epididymal-like structure and testicular agenesis). En bloc surgical excision of
the complex of urogenital anomalies was performed with no complications during or after surgery. Surgery was considered to be
effective in this dog since he no longer showed clinical signs of illness.
