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KMID : 0893420120130020207
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Journal of Veterinary Science
2012 Volume.13 No. 2 p.207 ~ p.209
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Sertoli cell tumors associated with feminizing syndrome and spermatic cord torsion in two cryptorchid dogs
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Quartuccio Marco
Marino Gabriele
Garufi Giuseppe
Cristarella Santo
Zanghi Antonina
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Abstract
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The association of cryptorchidism, functional Sertoli cell tumors, and spermatic cord torsion has been rarely reported in the literature. Two dogs were admitted for bilateral skin alopecia and weight loss. Both animals were cryptorchid and displayed a pendulous preputial sheath, prostate hypertrophy, and increased levels of circulating oestrogen. Transabdominal palpation and ultrasonography revealed the presence of neoplastic retained gonads. During surgery, spermatic cord torsion was also detected in the enlarged neoplastic testes of both dogs. Histologic examination confirmed the presence of Sertoli cell tumors that were primarily responsible for the feminizing syndrome. Complete remission of all symptoms occurred within 3 months after orchiectomy.
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KEYWORD
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cryptorchidism, dog, feminizing syndrome, Sertoli cell tumor, spermatic cord torsion
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