Cytology Q&A 07
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A ten-year-old entire male Beagle presents with multiple nodular enlargements surrounding the anus. This is associated with ulceration and bleeding and is accompanied by a disagreeable odour. Fine needle aspiration is performed and smears prepared (Wright’s, ×100 oil).
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What is the most likely diagnosis? | The clinical signs, signalment and cytological observations are most consistent with perianal adenoma. |
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What therapy would you recommend? |
Note: The cytological features of perianal adenoma are classic in this case.
Perianal adenocarcinoma is less common and exhibits more bizarre and/or variable features compatible with malignancy. It may present as a relatively undifferentiated malignancy cytologically and require surgical biopsy and histological evaluation to confirm cell type of origin. |
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