Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus

Doeven, L; Yaffy, D; Jones, C; Rossanese, M

Abstract

A 5-year 11-month-old, male, neutered, Bengal cross cat was examined for a 5-week history of tenesmus. Positive contrast urethrocystography and computed tomography scan demonstrated a fluid-filled structure occupying the pelvic canal. Midline coeliotomy and symphysiotomy revealed a large cystic structure dorsal to the urethra in the area of the prostate. This structure was communicating with the urethra via a duct and both vas deferens were inserting in it. The duct was ligated and partial ablation and omentalisation of the structure was performed. Histopathological examination identified features consistent with a true uterus masculinus. Bacteriology of the cystic fluid cultured Escherichia coli and Bacteroides fragilis. The cat recovered uneventfully and with no ongoing clinical issues.

Citation

Doeven, L., Yaffy, D., Jones, C., & Rossanese, M. (2024). Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.807

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 12, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Feb 5, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: Feb 28, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 28, 2024
• Journal: Vet Record Case Reports
• Print ISSN: 2052-6121
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-6121
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.807
• Keywords: cats; reproduction; surgery; urinary tract; uterus masculinus; DOG