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Urinary bladder rupture secondary to penile and preputial squamous cell carcinoma in a gelding
Author(s) -
May K. A.,
Kuebelbeck K. L.,
Johnson C. M.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.2746/095777308x282408
Subject(s) - medicine , preputial gland , penile fracture , basal cell , urinary retention , urinary bladder , urinary system , neoplasm , urethral stricture , penis , urology , surgery , pathology , urethra
Summary Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common external genital neoplasm. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment are paramount to successful outcome; overlooked or misdiagnosed SCC can rapidly invade tissues and metastasise, producing potentially fatal complications. This report describes a case of overlooked SCC that resulted in severe penile infiltration, urethral stricture, and subsequent urinary bladder rupture and peritonitis.