Clinical Signs: Repro & Urinary

Question 1

Name the kidney disease:

Unilateral: abdominal distention with palpable mass
-or-
Bilateral: severe azotemia then death

Answer 1

Hydronephrosis

Question 2

Name that kidney disease:

Signs vary with type, size and location.

Hematuria, abdominal distension, anorexia, weight loss, depression, abdominal pain.

Seen on ULS

Answer 2

Renal Neoplasia

Question 3

Name that ureter condition:

Associated with other abnormalities such as hydroureter, small/absent kidney, pelvic bladder.

Signs: incontinence, fails to house train, UIT, urine scalding.

Seen in young female Siberian Huskies.

Answer 3

Ectopic Ureter

Question 4

Name that ureter disease:

Dilation of distal ureter. Classified as either intravesicular or ectopic. See signs of UTI, incontinence, or azotemia if obstruction.

Answer 4

Ureterocele

Question 5

Name that ureter disease:

Primarily in cats. Can be asymptomatic or signs of UTI, hemturia, anorexia, lethargy and pain.

In radiographs can see radiopaque stones. In ULS you can see dilation of ureter/pelvis of the kidney.

Answer 5

Ureterolithiasis

Question 6

What nerves supply the bladder?

Answer 6

Hypogastric- sympathetic

Pelvic- parasympathetic

Question 7

What is the blood supply of the bladder?

Answer 7

Caudal vesicular

Prostatic/vaginal artery

Question 8

What is the most cranial area of the bladder?

Answer 8

Apex

Question 9

What is the most common type of urachal abnormality?

Answer 9

Vesicouracheal diverticulum.

Question 10

Name that bladder disease:

Urine dribbling from umbilicus, omphalitis, ventral abdominal dermatitis, UTI.

Hint: its a urachal abnormality

Answer 10

Persistent Urachus

Question 11

Name that bladder disease:

Severe cystitis caused by trauma.

Acute signs of hematuria, anuria and abdominal pain.

Progresses to signs of dehydration, acidosis, azotemia, hyperkalemia, and death within 47-90 hours.

Bladder can be palpable or not. Can have normal urination or not.

Answer 11

Bladder Rupture

Question 12

Name that bladder disease:

Signs similar to LUTD. Palpation of a large thickened bladder. UTI is common. More severe signs if obstructed.

Answer 12

Cystic Calculi

Question 13

Name that bladder disease:

Resembles TCC. Found in females. Signs of hematuria.

Answer 13

Polypoid Cystitis

Question 14

Name that bladder disease:

Palpable abdominal mass, painful abdomen, weight loss, signs of metastatic disease(lymphadenopathy, coughing/dyspnea, lameness).

Answer 14

Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Question 15

Name that urethra condition:

Caused by sexual excitement, dyspnea, infection and straining. See in young male brachycephalic dogs.

Can see bleeding from prepuce, licking and red-purple mass.

Answer 15

Urethral prolapse

Question 16

Name that urethra condition:

Incidence has decline due to dietry changes. High incidence in male cats. Results in uremia and can lead to death.

Caused by mucous plugs, crystals or stones, neoplasia, or strictures.

Answer 16

Urethral Obstruction

Question 17

Where are urethral obstructions most common in male dogs?

Answer 17

Ischial arch or just caudal to os penis

Question 18

Where is urethral obstruction in male cats most common?

Answer 18

Distal 1/3 urethra

Question 19

Name that urethra condition:

Caused by blunt or penetrating trauma, pelvic or os penis fractures and iatrogenic catheterization.

See signs of hematuria, stranguria, SQ or abdominal fluid accumulation or signs of azotemia.

Answer 19

Urethral Trauma

Question 20

Name the condition of the ovary:

Prolonged stage of estrus seen in young adult dogs and cats.

Answer 20

Functional Ovarian Cyst

Question 21

Name that ovarian condition:

Incidental finding. Space occupying lesion.

Hormone related signs. Progesterone:pyometra w/ progesterone and estrogen:persistent proestrus/estrus.

Answer 21

Ovarian Neoplasia

Question 22

Ovarian cancer in cats tends to be more

Malignant or benign

Answer 22

Malignant

Question 23

Name that ovarian condition:

After OHE/OVE surgery. Recurrence of estrus: vulvular swelling and behavioral estrus. Vaginal bleeding uncommon because the uterus has already been removed.

Answer 23

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

Question 24

What hormone does the ovary produce after heat(estrus)

Answer 24

Progesterone

Question 25

Name that Uterus Condition: Caused by excess progesterone. Glandular tissue becomes cystic. The uterus fills with secretion and cysts may become hemorrhagic. Signs of failure to conceive, bright and alert, some systemically ill.

Answer 25

Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia

Question 26

What do you get when you combine bacteria with cystic uterine disease?

Answer 26

Pyometra

Question 27

Name that uterine condition: Recent heat cycle. PU/PD and possible systemic illness. Fever, abdominal pain/guarding, vaginal discharge(purulent).

Answer 27

Pyometra

Question 28

What impairs the concentrating ability of the kidney by inhibiting ADH in the proximal tubule?

Answer 28

Bacterial Toxins.

Question 29

If you have an intact female presenting for any systemic illness, what should be on your rule out list?

Answer 29

Pyometra

Question 30

Name that uterine condition: Occurs post partum. Signs of systemic illness with foul smelling reddish brown discharge.

Answer 30

Metritis

Question 31

Name that uterine condition: Signs of shock, abdominal pain, "acute abdomen" following dystocia.

Answer 31

Uterine torsion.

Question 32

Name that vagina condition: Recurrent vaginitis, recurrent UTI, difficulty.pain with breeding, urinary incontinence.

Answer 32

Vestibulovaginal Stenosis

Question 33

Name that vagina condition: Common in medium to large breed dogs in St. Kitts. Looks like there is a hood on the vulva. Signs of skin fold dermatitis or vaginitis. Urine pooling with recurrent UTI and apparent incontinence.

Answer 33

Recessed Vulva

Question 34

Name that vagina condition: Older intact female dogs with signs of vaginal discharge, dysuria and tenemus. Can usually see a vulvar mass.

Answer 34

Vagina Neoplasia. Most likely a Leiomyoma.(benign)

Question 35

Name that mammary condition: Rapidly progressive signs of edema, erythema of affected mammary glands. Firm consistency and painful. Signs may mimic mastitis.

Answer 35

Inflammatory carcinoma

Question 36

How many mammary glands does a cat have?

Answer 36

4

Question 37

Name that mammary condition: Lesion that occurs in young cats. Seen during first estrus cycle or during pregnancy.

Answer 37

Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia.

Question 38

Hello, I am Sterile Suppress spermatogenesis in normal testicle Highly prone to neoplastic transformation Prone to torsion Atrophied What male repro condition am I?

Answer 38

Cryptorchid testicle

Question 39

This male repro condition is found commonly with abdominal testicles. You can see mild signs or acute abdomen signs like pain and shock. It is diagnosed by ULS and upon palpation. With surgery it is fatal. What is it?

Answer 39

Testicular Torsion

Question 40

Bonjour, I cause urine scalding and stranguria in Boston Terriers. What male repro condition am i?

Answer 40

Hypospadias

Question 41

Name that male repro condition: A normal aging change. Will see signs of dyschezia and dysuria. PAIN-FREE prostate on palpation.

Answer 41

BPH

Question 42

Name that male repro condition: Seen in middle aged to older intact dogs with pre-existing BPH. Signs seen include: dyschezia, dysuria, pain on urination/defecation, purulent penile discharge. Signs of illness:anorexia, lethargy FEVER In severe cases will see septic shock and peritonitis Prostate VERY PAINFUL on palpation.

Answer 42

Prostatitis

Question 43

Name that male repro condition: Large discrete mass in caudal abdomen. May be asymptomatic so usually an incidental finding. Will see "double bladder on ULS"

Answer 43

Prostatic Cyst

Question 44

Name that male repro condition: Signs of dysuria, hematuria, urinary retention, dyschezia due to rectal compression, weight loss, lethargy, pain and lameness common due to bone metastasis. Upon rectal palpation the prostate will be large and asymmetrical.

Answer 44

Prostatic Neoplasia