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What are the different portals of entry for pathogens?

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1) Ascending infection (most common): (through cervix)
2) Haematogenous infection
3) Descending from ovary- Rare
4) Transneural infection- Rare recrudence of herpes virus

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Describe ascending infection?

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Portal of entry for pathogens through the cervix. Occurs at oestrus, postpartum infections, equine placenta during pregnancy.

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Describe innate immunity in the reproductive tract

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Sterile environment for the foetus but allowing entry of semen (antigenic).

Physical barriers e.g. cervix, positioning
Neutrophils, macrophages, complement, cytokines

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Descrinbe adaptive immunity in the repro tract.

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Response to pathogens but tolerate spermatozoa and foetus.

Humoral immunity e.g. local and systemic antibodies
Cellular immunity e.g. T Lo

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What is the role of oestrogen in immunity?

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Pro-inflammatory. Upregulates T and B Lo

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When is the utuerus most suspeptible to infection?

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During progestational or luteal phase including pregnancy.

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What does inflammation with epithelial and mucosal surface loss in the uterus lead to?

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Decreased PGF2a production –> no lysis of CL –> maintenance of P4 –> increase susceptibility to infection

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What are the different types of ovarian disease?

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Developmental 
Cysts
Inflammation (oophoritis)
Miscellaneous
Neoplasia
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Which cysts are more clinically significant, periovarian or intraovarian?

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Intraovarian, can result in failure of ovulation.

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Describe follicular cysts/ cystic ovarian follicles

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Failure of mature follicle to ovulate.
>2.5cm (cow); >1cm (sow)
Persistence for >10 days (with or without functional CL)

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Why do follicular cysts develop?

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Abnormality in hypothalamo-hypophyseal-ovarian axis that causes deficiency of LH or of LH receptor in ovary.

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What is the main consequence of follicular cysts?

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Failure of ovulation.

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What is anovulatory luteinised cysts (luteal cyst)?

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Develop from follicular cysts by delayed or insuffiencent release of LH
Part of COD- cystic ovarian degeneration
Occurs in cows and sows more often than in other species
Luteinized cells line the cystic cavity .

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What is a cystic corpora lutea?

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Corpus luteum with a cystic centre.

Ovulation papilla on surface

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If ovulation affected with cystic corpora lutea?

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No, a normal ovulation occurs but a large cystic centre develops

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Does a cystic corpora lutea affect fertility?

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No infertility

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What are the different types of ovarian neoplasms that occur?

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  1. Germ cell neoplasm
  2. Gonadal stromal neoplasma
  3. Epithelial neoplasm
  4. Secondary tumours
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Gives examples of germ cell neoplasms in the ovary

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Dysgerminoma

Teratoma

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Give examples of gonadal stromal neoplasms in the ovary

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Granulosa cell tumour
Thecoma
Luteoma

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Give examples of epithelial neoplasms in the ovary

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Cystadenoma

Cystadenocarcinoma

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Give examples of secondary tumours seen in the ovary

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Lymphomas
Mammary carcinomas bitch
Intestinal carcinomas cow

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Describe teratoma

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Rare
Totipotential germ cells
solid and cystic areas can include bone, hair, cartilage, fat and nervous tissue
Mostly behign and well differentiated
Malignant teratomas are very rare, poorly differentiated

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Describe granulosa theca cell tumours

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Some produce steroids (androgen/ oestrogen/ inhibin)
smooth surface with solid or cystic cut surface

Mare, cow unilateral and benign (sometimes malignant in the bitch and often malignant in the queen)

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Describe the appearance of granulosa theca cell tumour

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External smooth surface
Red brown content within cystic area
Histologically resemble follicles with an eosinophllic material in the centre

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Describe the malignant forms of epithelial neoplams

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Often bilateral, multifocal and shaggy surface.
Transcoelomic spread possible (lateral extension and seeding on peritoneal surfaces).
May result in ascites- due to obstruction of lymphatics by the tumour.

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What are the different types of uterine disease?

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  1. Inflammation
  2. Non-inflammatory disorders
  3. Neoplasia
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List some of the inflammatory uterine diseases

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Endometritis, metritis, pyometra

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List some of the non-inflammatory disorders of uterus

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Torsion, rupture, prolapse, subinvolution of placental sites, pseudopregnancy, endometrial atrophy, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, mucometra

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List some of the neoplasias of the uterus

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Uterine leiomyoma, endometrial carcinoma, lymphoma

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What is pyometra?

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Bacterial infection of the endometrium.

Infections is independent of or supervening upon cystic endometrial hyperplasia.

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What is more at risk of developing pyometra?

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Older, entire nulliparous bitches

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When does pyometra tend to occur?

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Usually a few weeks (mostly 3-8) after oestrus under progesterone exposure (luteal phase)

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33
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What species commonly cause pyometra?

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E.coli - typically more red/brown discharge with a fetid odor, tends to be associated with more severe infections.

Strep sp. - typically associated with a more purulent- yellow/green discharge

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How can pyometra be life threatening

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Causes toxaemia and bacteraemia

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When does pyometra occur in the cow?

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Mostly early postpartum (following endometritis/ metritis) or at various times after breeding (venereal infections)

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Describe the endocrinology of the cow uterus predisposing to pyometra.

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A persistent CL and high progesterone levels increase the susceptibility to the uterus to infection, get functional closure of the cervic and inhibition of myometrial contractions

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What is different between a pyometra in a bitch and in a cow

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In a cow rarely get systemic signs

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Where is endometritis limited to?

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Uterine mucosa (endometrium)

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When does endometritis occur?

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Post mating (seminal fluid) or post partum

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What is the consequence of severe cases

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Can become chronic and fibrous

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What species does uterine adenocarcinoma occur most commonly in?

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Cow- has to be considered EBL suspect and notified - uterus one of tetrad of affected organs.

Most common spontaneous tumour in rabbits

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Whar pattern do have with uterine adenocarcinoma?

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Glandular

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What is the gross morphological appearance of uterine adenocarcinomas?

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On gross examination, the tumors are nodular, can be multicentric masses that often involve both uterine horns.

On the cut surface, masses are firm, red to cream and may have paler areas of central necrosis.

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Where do uterine adenocarcinomas metastasise to?

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Regional LNs, lungs and seeding in peritoneum

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What are the vagina/ vulval disorders?

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  1. Vulvar swelling (tumefaction)
  2. Inflammation
  3. Neoplasia
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Why does tumefaction occur?

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Exposure to endogenous or exogenous oestrogen (ovarian cysts, estrogen producing tumours, mycotoxins)

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What are some examples of inflammatory conditions of the vaginal/vulva

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Granular vulvitis, infectious pustular vulvovaginitis of cattle (IPV), necrotic vaginitis and vulvitis, dourine

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What are some examples of neoplasia of the vagina/vulva

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Leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Canine transmisible venereal tumour
Fibropapilloma of the vulva
Transmissible genital papilloma of the pig
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Describe the aetiology of canine transmissible venereal tumour

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TVT cells have 59 chromosomes instead of normal 78 in dogs

Rare in the UK

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What is the transmission of canine TVT?

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Transfer of neoplastic cells during coitus (xenotransplantation)

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What is the histological appearance of TVT?

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Large, round neoplastic cells with occasional large bizarre nuclei

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What is the treatment of TVT?

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Vincristine

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53
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When does metastases of TVT occur?

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In dogs with poor health

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54
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What do fibropapilloma look like macroscopically?

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Single or multiple warty massess that have a papillary epithelial covering and a fibrous core
Surface ulceration is oftenn extensive.

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What virus is responsible for fibropapillomas?

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BPV-1

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What species do squamous cell carcinomas of the vagina/vulva/penis occur in?

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Stallions and geldings

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What virus is SCC associated with?

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EPV-2

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What is the macroscopical appearance of SCC?

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Frequent ulceration and is irregular

59
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What is the behaviour of SCC of the vagina/penis?

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Low grade malignancy but locally infiltrative

60
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What is the histological appearance of SCC?

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Keratin pearl formation – typical histological feature, flattened and keratinised cells

61
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What are the different levels at which sex can be defined at?

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Genetic/ Chromosomal (xx/ xy) - sex chromosome type is established at conception
Gonadal (testis/ ovary) - established early indevelopment
Phenotypic - type and arrangement of tubular genitalia and external genitalia established after the gonadal type is set

62
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Why do disorders of sexual development occur?

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genetic/ chromosomal abnormalities or inappropriate hormone exposure during development.

63
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What are the 3 main categories of DSDs

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  1. An abnormal or missing sex chromosome
  2. A normal female karyotype
  3. A normal male karyotype
64
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Describe sex chromosome DSD

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Abnormal number and/or mixture of sex chromosomes, including XXY (Klinefelter syndrome), X_ (Turner syndrome), and XX/XY (chimerism).

65
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Describe XY DSD

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disorders oftesticulardevelopment,disorders of androgen synthesis or action.

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Describe XX DSD

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disorders ofovariandevelopment, androgen excess, or miscellaneousdisorders
(Note: SRY (sex-determining region Y protein) status)

67
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What sex chromosomes and species does Fremartinism affect?

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XX/XY chimeras (in twinning)

Bovine, ovine

68
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What sex chromosomes and species does XX sex reversal affect?

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XX - male differentiating genes on the X chromosome

Dogs (American cocker spaniels)

XX- associated with poll gene in goats

69
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What sex chromosomes and species does segmental aplasia affect?

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XX and all species

Failure of segments of the paramesonephric ducts to develop

70
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What is hermaphroditism?

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Ambiguous genitalia, with part or all of the genital organs of both sexes present.

71
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What is a true hermaphrodite?

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Presence of both male and female gonadal tissue

72
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What is a pseudohermaphrodite?

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Presence of only a single type of gonadal tissue

73
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What is a male pseudohermaphrodite?

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Female with testes

74
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What is a female pseudohermaphrodite

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Male with ovaries

75
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What are the different types of diseases of the scrotum?

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Dermatitis (Common)

Neoplasia

76
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What are the different causes of dermatitis of the scrotum?

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Trauma
Frost bite
Environmental irritants (e.g. cement dust)
Dermatophilus congolensis, 
Besnoitia besnoiti (bull)
Choriotes bovis (ram)
77
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What does dermatitis of the scrotum lead to?

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Thermoregulatory failure

Testicular degeneration

78
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What are the different types of neoplasia of the scrotum?

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Mast cell tumours (dog)
Haemangiosarcoma (dog)
Papilloma (boar)

79
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What conditions can you get assocaited with the tunica vaginalis?

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Hydrocoele in ascites
Periorchitis e.g. FIP (peritonitis), Glasser’s
Tumours (extension peritoneal tumour) very rare

80
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What different types of conditions can you get in the testis and epididymis?

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Developmental anomalies
Degeneration
Inflammation
Neoplasia

81
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What is cryptorchidism?

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Small testies, incomplete descent of the testis

82
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Where is the testis retained in cryptorchidism

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Between kidney and inguinal canal

83
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What are the consequences of cryptochidisim?

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Increased risk of tumour formation

84
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When does testicular hypoplasia occur?

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Pre-puberty, can also be congenital but often not observed until after puberty

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What is the aetiology of testicular hypoplasia?

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Nutrition, Zn def, genetic, endocrine abnormalities

86
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What species does testicular hypoplasia occur in?

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Mostly cattle, sheep, goat

87
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What is the microscopic appearance of testicular hypoplasia?

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Absent/ incomplete spermatogenesis with hypoplastic and normal tubules often intermingled

88
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When does testicular atrophy/ degeneration occur?

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After puberty

89
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What is the importance of testicular atrophy?

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Common cause for male infertility

90
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What are the causes of testicular atrophy?

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infections, ↑scrotal temperature, ↓testicular blood supply, vitamin A/ Zn deficiency, drug reactions, radiation damage, obstruction, hyperoestrogenism

91
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How can you distinguish between testicular atrophy and testicular hypoplasia?

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In atrophy they are firmer due to fibrosis (as a more chronic condition)

92
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What are the microscopic features of testicular atrophy?

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similar to hypoplasia, (+/- fibrosis- firmer, multinucleated spermatids ) Cannot see much spermatogenesis, wavy basement membranes in tubules due to shrinkage (did once have normal size)

93
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What species is epididymitis important in?

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Rams (Brucella ovis- notifiable) and dogs

94
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What part of the epididymis is most commonly affected with epididymitis?

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Tail

95
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What can occur as a consequence of epididymitis?

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Can cause secondary testicular degeneration/ atrophy

96
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What is the aetiology of epididymitis?

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Mostly ascending infection (accessory glands, urinary tract)
Rarer haematogenous (e.g. Brucella spp) or trauma
97
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What sort of condition is spermatic granuloma of the epididymal head?

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Congenital

98
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What is the pathogenesis of spermatic granuloma of the epididymal head?

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Abnormal blind ending efferent ductules- fill with spermatozoa, spermeatstais occurs, speramtocels and then spermatic granulomas.

99
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What are the three main primary types of testicular neoplasia?

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  1. Interstitial (Leydig) cell tumour
    1. Sertoli cell tumour.
    2. Seminoma (germ cell tumour; also teratoma)
100
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What species does testicular neoplasia occur most commonly in?

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Dogs, less frequent in horses

101
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What is the behaviour of most testicular neoplasias

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Almost always benign

102
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What cell is a seminoma dervied from?

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Spermatogonia

103
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What are the clinical signs of a seminoma?

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Swelling and pain

104
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What is the gross appearance of a seminoma?

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Cream bulging mass- looks like lymphoid tissue

105
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What are the microscopic features of a seminoma?

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sheets of polyhedral cells with a large nucleus and a thin rim of cytoplasm
Mitoses are frequent

106
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What is seminomas most prevalent in?

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Retained testes

107
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How common is the sertoli cell tumour in the dog?

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3rd most common testicular tumour in dogs. 50% occur in retained testes

108
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What is the gross appearance of sertoli cell tumour?

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Firm, white, lobulated mass, enlarged testicl. Colour: varies white to brown, often fibrous and may contain cysts.

109
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What are the microscopic features of a sertoli cell tumour?

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Sertoli cells multilayered in tubules or invading interstitial tissue. Abundant fibrous tissue

110
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What is the endocrinology affects of sertoli cell tumour

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Around 1/3 secrete oestrogen (and/ or inhibin) and cause feminisation of the affected dog (hyperoestrogenism).

111
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What is a potential life-threatening effect of hyperoestrogenism?

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myelotoxicity, resulting in a poorly regenerative anaemia, granulocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia.

112
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What is the most common testicular tumour in the dog, cat and bull?

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Interstitial (leydig) cell tumour

113
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What is the gross appearance of a leydig cell tumour?

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single or multiple spherical, tan to orange or haemorrhagic masses (bulging on cut surface)
No enlargement of the testis

114
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What are the microscopic features of leydig cell tumour?

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polyhedral cells packed in small groups by fine fibrous vascular stroma

115
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What endocrinologic changes occur with leydig cell tumour?

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Some produce hormones and cause aggression.

116
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What species does prostatic disease affect most?

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Dog

117
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What are the different types of prostatic disease?

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Hyperplasia> Inflammation (prostatitis) > Neoplasia
Other: cysts, squamous metaplasia
Associated with hyperoestrogenosism

118
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What kind of dogs does hyperplasia of the prostate occur in?

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Old entire dogs

119
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What are the consequences of hyperplasia of the prostate

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Can cause constipation/ urinary stasis

120
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What are the gross appearances of hyperplasia of the prostate

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bilaterally and symmetrically larger

121
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What are the microscopic features of hyperplasia of teh prostate

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hyperplasia and papillary proliferation of the glandular tissue; stromal hyperplasia

122
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What is prostatitis often found together with in older dogs?

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Hyperplasia

123
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What are the gross appearances of prostatis?

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Asymmetrical enlargement, may contain abscesses

124
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What can untreated cases of prostatis develop into?

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Peritonitis or septicaemia/ toxaemia

125
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Does castration have an effect on prevention/ treatment of prostatic carcinoma?

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No

126
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What are the gross appearances of prostatic carcinoma?

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Asymmetrical mild enlargment

127
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What are the microscopic features of prostatic carcinoma?

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Haphazardly arranged glandular cells invading interstitium and marked fibrosis

128
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Where do prostatic carcinomas metastasise to?

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LN, lung, bone

129
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What are the clinical signs of prostatic carcinoma?

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Constiation, urinary stasis, cachexia and locomotor abnormlaities

130
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What changes to the epithelium occur with metaplasia of the prostate?

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Normal glandular epithelium becomes stratified squamous

131
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What hormone is metaplasia of prostate dependent on

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Oestrogen

132
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What causes hyperoestrogenism?

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dog with Sertoli cell tumour, oestrogenic implants/ ingestion of phytoestrogens (e.g. red clover) in cattle / sheep)

133
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What does metaplasia of prostate predispose to?

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Inflammation

134
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What are the different types of pathology to the penis and prepuce?

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Non - infectious
Infectious
Neoplasia

135
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List some infectious agents affecting the penis and prepuce

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Venereal infections (e.g. Tritrichomonas foetus, Campylobacter foetus ssp venerealis)
Herpesviruses (e.g. Equine Coital Exanthema (EHV-3), Infectious Balanoposthitis (BHV-1))
“Pizzle rot” (ulcerative posthitis sheep – Corynebacterium renale)
Habronemiasis horse

136
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What is phimosis

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Inability to extrude the penis

137
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What is paraphimosis?

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Inability to retract the penis into the prepuce

138
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Whaat is Priapism

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Persistent erection

139
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What is phallitis

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inflammation of the penis

140
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What is balanitis

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Inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis

141
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What is posthitis

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Inflammation of the prepuce

142
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What is a spermatocele

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Retention cyst of a tubule of the rete testis or the head of the epididymis distended with spermatozoa containing fluid

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