Urinary tract neoplasia- missed bits but hated the lecture Flashcards
what is the renal tumour seen in young dogs
Nephroblastomas (embryonal nephroma, Wilms’ tumour
Are malignant
what aged animals are neoplasms of kidney most common in
middle-aged to older animals
what is the most common renal malignant tumour
renal carcinoma
what is the most common multicentric tumour involving the kidneys
lymphosarcoma
what are the most common clinical signs of kidney neoplasms
Haematuria
dysuria
stranguria
pollakiuria
May not see obvious signs if it is contained just to the kidney
Describe the treatment of renal neoplasms
majority of renal neoplasms except lymphosarcoma involves surgical removal
Unilateral nephrectomy is usually required
how is Lymphosarcoma best managed
by combination chemotherapy
T/F chemotherapy very effective agaionst renal tumours
False- ineffective against renal tumours other than lymphosarcoma
what is the most common primary malignant neoplasia in the bladder
transitional cell carcinoma
Describe the clinical signs of lower urinary tract neoplasms
chronic obstruction to urine flow with secondary hydronephrosis (build up of urine in kidney)
Describe how to treat lower urinary tract neoplasms
Excision of the tumour, if possible, is the most beneficial therapy
where are transitional cell carcinomas frequently found
trigone of the bladder or in the urethra
can surgically remove them when they are here
What is the prognosis of a lower urinary tract neoplasia
poor even with surgery because recurrence and metastasis occur rapidly
Post renal urinary tract obstruction results in……
Severe azotaemia
Hyperkalaemia
Metabolic acidosis
List 2 signs that can be seen in animals with urethral obstruction and unilateral hydronephrosis
abdominal pain
a palpable, enlarged kidney
