Sertoli cell tumors associated with feminizing syndrome and spermatic cord torsion in two cryptorchid dogs.
10.4142/jvs.2012.13.2.207
- Author:
Marco QUARTUCCIO
1
;
Gabriele MARINO
;
Giuseppe GARUFI
;
Santo CRISTARELLA
;
Antonina ZANGHI
Author Information
1. Department of Veterinary Public Health, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy. marinog@unime.it
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
cryptorchidism;
dog;
feminizing syndrome;
Sertoli cell tumor;
spermatic cord torsion
- MeSH:
Animals;
Cryptorchidism/pathology/surgery/*veterinary;
Dog Diseases/*pathology/surgery;
Dogs;
Male;
Sertoli Cell Tumor/pathology/surgery/*veterinary;
Spermatic Cord Torsion/pathology/surgery/*veterinary;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science
2012;13(2):207-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The association of cryptorchidism, functional Sertoli cell tumors, and spermatic cord torsion has been rarely reported in the literature. Two dogs were admitted for bilateral skin alopecia and weight loss. Both animals were cryptorchid and displayed a pendulous preputial sheath, prostate hypertrophy, and increased levels of circulating oestrogen. Transabdominal palpation and ultrasonography revealed the presence of neoplastic retained gonads. During surgery, spermatic cord torsion was also detected in the enlarged neoplastic testes of both dogs. Histologic examination confirmed the presence of Sertoli cell tumors that were primarily responsible for the feminizing syndrome. Complete remission of all symptoms occurred within 3 months after orchiectomy.
