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- Title
Comparative Evaluation of PSA and USG Results in the Diagnosis of Prostate Hyperplasia in Geriatric Dogs.
- Authors
ALPAY, Ömer Cankan; CİVELEK, Turan
- Abstract
In geriatric dogs, there is an increase in the incidence of clinical manifestations of different diseases in relation to age. One of the most important of these diseases is prostatic hyperplasia. It is known that 3-10% of male dogs brought to veterinarians for examination have prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate diseases are generally not differentiated by evaluation of clinical signs. Ultrasonography, enzymatic measurements and biopsy are required for definitive diagnosis. Determining which diagnostic tools to use in possible situations is of great importance in establishing the correct diagnosis and correct treatment protocol. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the results of ultrasonography and specific enzyme measurement in the diagnosis of prostatic hyperplasia in geriatric dogs. In the ultrasonographic examination performed in 24 geriatric dogs, the mean value was determined as prostate length 4.88±0.15 cm, prostate width 3.98±0.11 cm, prostate height 3.46±0.13 cm and prostate volume 35.18±2.01 cm³. In dogs diagnosed only with prostatic hyperplasia; as the mean value, prostate length was 4.93±0.24 cm, prostate width was 3.74±0.11 cm, prostate height was 3.63±0.11 cm, and prostate volume was 34.97±2.44 cm³. PSA level was measured as <0.006 ng/mL in all dogs in the study.
- Subjects
SPECTROGRAMS; HYPERPLASIA; GERIATRICS; ENZYMES; VETERINARIANS
- Publication
Kocatepe Veterinary Journal / Kocatepe Veteriner Dergisi, 2022, Vol 15, Issue 2, p189
- ISSN
1308-1594
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30607/kvj.1073174