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Periprostatic cyst. <br>
 
Periprostatic cyst. <br>
 
The size of the cyst and the absence of communication with the prostate make this the most probable diagnosis.  
 
The size of the cyst and the absence of communication with the prostate make this the most probable diagnosis.  
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|q2=What anatomic structure is thought to be involved in this process?
 
|q2=What anatomic structure is thought to be involved in this process?
 
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Periprostatic cysts are thought to arise from the uterus masculinus, a remnant of the Müllerian duct system. <br><br>
 
Periprostatic cysts are thought to arise from the uterus masculinus, a remnant of the Müllerian duct system. <br><br>
 
Serosal cysts and hemorrhage can also result in periprostatic cyst formation.
 
Serosal cysts and hemorrhage can also result in periprostatic cyst formation.
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|q3=What are the surgical treatments for this abnormality, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
 
|q3=What are the surgical treatments for this abnormality, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
 
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*The stoma usually closes spontaneously by eight weeks postoperatively.  
 
*The stoma usually closes spontaneously by eight weeks postoperatively.  
 
*Biopsy of the prostate and cyst wall and castration are performed at the time of resection or marsupialization to identify neoplasia and prevent recurrence of prostatic disease by inducing involution.
 
*Biopsy of the prostate and cyst wall and castration are performed at the time of resection or marsupialization to identify neoplasia and prevent recurrence of prostatic disease by inducing involution.
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Revision as of 12:06, 19 October 2011

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The figure shows an eight-year-old male dog at exploratory surgery. The mass adjacent to the bladder was thin walled and filled with clear yellow fluid. There were several adhesions to the prostate, but an anatomic communication with the gland was not identified.


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What anatomic structure is thought to be involved in this process? Link to Article
What are the surgical treatments for this abnormality, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Link to Article


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