Neoplasms of the urinary system in dogs and cats

Authors

  • Priscila Ferreira Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Milena Carolina Paz Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Thais Francine Tumelero Lotis Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Guilherme Rech Cassanego Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Marcelo Rodrigues Ilha Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Saulo Tadeu Lemos Pinto Filho Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n10a941.1-8

Keywords:

Canines, felines, neoplasms

Abstract

Primary neoplasms of the urinary system are uncommon in dogs and cats. When affecting the kidneys, carcinoma appear like most common in dogs and lymphoma in cats. Primary ureteral neoplasms are rare in dogs and there aren’t reports in cats. The primary bladder neoplasm described in dogs and cats is transition cell carcinoma; however, it is more frequent in dogs. Urethral neoplasms occur rarely and when diagnosed are usually amplifications of prostatic neoplasms or urinary bladder. The aim of assist in the diagnosis and medical conduct for both species, this report aims to present a literature review with the main neoplasms occurring in the urinary system that affect dogs and cats. Although these disorders are infrequent in the veterinary routine, an early diagnosis is necessary for a better prognosis for patients.

Published

2021-10-07

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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