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.

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Main Authors:	Primaz,Sandy Liara, Jacques,Aline de Moura, Risso,Natalia Horstmann, Mestieri,Maria Ligia de Arruda, Oliveira,Marília Teresa de, Trost,Maria Elisa, Strey,Fabiana Wurster, Beckmann,Diego Vilibaldo
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2023
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782023000800602
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