Intra-abdominal torsion of a non-neoplastic cryptorchid testis in an adult dog

Abstract

Intra-abdominal or intrascrotal testicular torsion in dogs occurs due to spermatic cord rotation. Dogs with testicular torsion commonly present severe pain and require surgical intervention. Torsion of intra-abdominal retained testicles in cryptorchid adult dogs is often associated with the presence of testicular neoplasia. Herein, we reported the case of a 5-year-old male poodle with uncommon intra-abdominal testicular torsion (ITT) of a non-neoplastic testicle. The dog was referred to the veterinary hospital with acute abdominal pain in the hypogastric region. An intra-abdominal gonad and alterations compatible with testicular torsion were visualized during ultrasound examination. Orchiectomy and histopathological analysis of the testes confirmed the diagnosis of ITT in the absence of neoplasia. The patient recovered uneventfully from the situation. This report showed that ITT can occur in adult dogs in the absence of testicular neoplasia and reinforce the message that it should be included as a differential diagnosis in cases of acute abdominal pain in cryptorchid dogs. Furthermore, the ultrasound examination in this case of pain in the hypogastric region was decisive for the diagnosis of ITT.

Influência da utilização de cálcio orgânico oriundos de algas do gênero Lithothamnium calcareum em solos de pastagens

“…Ucrós, 2012). Entretanto, vale ressaltar que além desses dois nutrientes, o Lithothamnium contém na sua composição todos os nutrientes essenciais para as plantas e com alta biodisponibilidade permitindo uma dissociação rápida dos seus nutrientes, favorecendo o equilíbrio nutricional do solo e das plantas (Primasea, 2023).…”