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Background: In the literature, there are a few descriptions of epididymis neoplasia in domestic animals, especially considering primary tumors. In the few reports found in literature, the lesions were a consequence of the invasion of testicular or paratesticular neoplasia, as a papillar carcinoma in a dog's and a bull's epididymis, and mesenchymal tumors - fibrome/ fibrosarcoma, leiomyoma/leiosarcome. On the other hand, mast cell tumors are the second most prevalent neoplasia in dogs in Brazil, affecting especially the skin. The aim of this report is to describe for the first time a low malignancy mast cell tumor in a mixed-breed dog's epididymis, without metastasis or recurrence in a 2-year follow-up period. Case: A 10-year-old male mixed-breed dog was presented for pre-surgical evaluation for elective orchiectomy. In the physical examination, an increase in the volume of approximately 2 cm with an irregular appearance was identified on palpation in the cranial pole of the left testis. In the trans surgical period, an increase in testicular volume (4 cm long x 2 cm wide) was observed, with a firm consistency in the region of the vas deferens with macroscopic changes in the region. The testis was sectioned, and the fragments were sent for histopathological evaluation in 10% buffered formaldehyde. There was a fairly cellular circumscribed neoplastic infiltrate, distributed in a sheet and separated by fibrovascular stroma, and rounded neoplastic cells with a moderate amount of basophilic cytoplasmic granulation, and discrete anisocytosis and anisokaryosis. The nuclei were rounded with vesicular chromatin with 1 or 2 distinct nucleoli. No mitosis figures were observed in 10 high power fields (400x). Few eosinophils were distributed throughout the neoplastic cell population. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated immunostaining for KIT protein with perimembranous staining in 95% of neoplastic mast cells, giving a KIT 1 pattern. There was no positive nuclear staining for Ki67 in any cell of the histological sections examined. A grade II mast cell tumor (low grade of malignancy) was diagnosed. After diagnosis, the animal underwent radiographic evaluation of the chest and abdominal ultrasound, and a new physical inspection in search of nodules, plaques, skin lesions, or subcutaneous masses. There were no metastases in the thorax and abdominal cavity, nor physical alterations, and it can be inferred that the epididymis was the primary site of the mast cell tumor. After 2 years of orchiectomy, there were no recurrences, and no chemotherapy treatment was performed. Discussion: Extracutaneous mast cell tumors are uncommon in animals, but have been reported in oral and nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, intestine, visceral lymph nodes, spleen, liver, spinal cord, intestine, ureter, conjunctiva, lung and more recently in tear gland of the third eyelid. However, in the authors' assessment, this is the first description of mast cell tumor in the epididymis in dogs. The diagnosis was established by histopathological examination, which revealed a grade II epididymal mast cell tumor and immunohistochemical evaluation (KIT and Ki-67) as being of low aggressiveness. The diagnosis of a primary tumor was confirmed since the staging was established after the histopathological diagnosis, involving chest radiography, abdominal ultrasound, cutaneous evaluation in search of nodules, plaques, cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions, and did not reveal other abnormalities or metastases not identified in the preoperative evaluation. In addition, immunostaining with KIT and Ki-67 reaffirmed the low degree of malignancy and the potential for metastases, which can be observed by the asymptomatic follow-up of the patient 2 years after the surgical excision.

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Transmissible venereal tumor is a round cell neoplasm caused by the transfer of tumor cells usually during copulation which affects the external genitalia of female and male dogs. Despite the benign character, its potential for malignancy increases in immunocompromised animals and tumors can spread to different parts of the body. Presents a simple diagnosis through cytopathological analysis and treatment consists in chemotherapy with vincristine sulfate as the initial choice, because it is economically viable, well tolerated and effective in most cases. The present study reports the case of a canine, male, SRD, 8 years old, presenting TVT in the penis and foreskin and significant clinical changes. It was submitted to five chemotherapy sessions with a veterinary colleague, but the treatment was not successful. Due to the clinical worsening during hospitalization and the poor prognosis of the case, the tutor opted for euthanasia. During the autopsy, nodules were found in the pancreas, kidneys, inguinal, sacral and illicit lymph nodes, besides the mass in the preputial and inguinal region. All of those were compatible with transmissible venereal tumor lymphocytoid subtype and its metastases. Because few cases of distant metastases from genital tumors were reported, presenting wide systemic involvement and refractory to conventional treatment, we opted for the description of this case.

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Transmissible venereal tumor is a round cell neoplasm caused by the transfer of tumor cells usually during copulation which affects the external genitalia of female and male dogs. Despite the benign character, its potential for malignancy increases in immunocompromised animals and tumors can spread to different parts of the body. Presents a simple diagnosis through cytopathological analysis and treatment consists in chemotherapy with vincristine sulfate as the initial choice, because it is economically viable, well tolerated and effective in most cases. The present study reports the case of a canine, male, SRD, 8 years old, presenting TVT in the penis and foreskin and significant clinical changes. It was submitted to five chemotherapy sessions with a veterinary colleague, but the treatment was not successful. Due to the clinical worsening during hospitalization and the poor prognosis of the case, the tutor opted for euthanasia. During the autopsy, nodules were found in the pancreas, kidneys, inguinal, sacral and illicit lymph nodes, besides the mass in the preputial and inguinal region. All of those were compatible with transmissible venereal tumor lymphocytoid subtype and its metastases. Because few cases of distant metastases from genital tumors were reported, presenting wide systemic involvement and refractory to conventional treatment, we opted for the description of this case.(AU)

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Background: In dogs, penectomy followed by uretrostomy has been little reported in the veterinary literature. These surgical procedures are indicated in cases of penile trauma and/or neoplasms as well in scrotal and preputial neoplasms. After uretrostomias is commonly observed bleeding site by approximately 4.2 days. However, studies reporting the incidence of UTI in the postoperative period of dogs submitted to penectomy, followed by scrotal urethrostomy have never been evaluated. Thus, the aim was report the evolution of dogs operated by this technique, theirs complications and the histological results, urinalysis and uroculture in patients with 60 days post-operative. Case: In the study period of 17 months (March 2013 to July 2014), nine dogs showed various neoplastic diseases involving the penis, prepuce, scrotum and testicles. In nine selected dogs to the study, only six were considered due to patient death before the minimum period used for postoperative evaluation. After surgery, the genital tract along the resected neoformation were conditioned to 10% formalin and sent to the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory for tissue analysis in light microscopy. All patients remained in hospital in the postoperative period about a week, receiving medications intravenously, execution of dressing every 12 h and evaluation of possible postoperative complications such as dehiscence suture...(AU)

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Background: In dogs, penectomy followed by uretrostomy has been little reported in the veterinary literature. These surgical procedures are indicated in cases of penile trauma and/or neoplasms as well in scrotal and preputial neoplasms. After uretrostomias is commonly observed bleeding site by approximately 4.2 days. However, studies reporting the incidence of UTI in the postoperative period of dogs submitted to penectomy, followed by scrotal urethrostomy have never been evaluated. Thus, the aim was report the evolution of dogs operated by this technique, theirs complications and the histological results, urinalysis and uroculture in patients with 60 days post-operative. Case: In the study period of 17 months (March 2013 to July 2014), nine dogs showed various neoplastic diseases involving the penis, prepuce, scrotum and testicles. In nine selected dogs to the study, only six were considered due to patient death before the minimum period used for postoperative evaluation. After surgery, the genital tract along the resected neoformation were conditioned to 10% formalin and sent to the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory for tissue analysis in light microscopy. All patients remained in hospital in the postoperative period about a week, receiving medications intravenously, execution of dressing every 12 h and evaluation of possible postoperative complications such as dehiscence suture...

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O carcinoma de células escamosas (CCE) tem importância relevante na rotina clínica e cirúrgica de equinos e o diagnóstico dessa neoplasia é baseado nos exames clínico e histopatológico. Como a terapia conservativa raramente apresenta resultados satisfatórios,a intervenção cirúrgica tem-se mostrado mais vantajosa, constituindo, em algumas situações, como única alternativa para evitar o comprometimento morfofuncional da estrutura anatômica ou mesmo o óbito do paciente. Este estudo objetivou estabelecer o diagnóstico clínico e laboratorial de CCE genital em equinos, descrever o tratamento cirúrgico empregando sutura captonada como alteração da técnica convencional e avaliar os procedimentos pós-operatórios. Foram utilizados dois animais do sexo masculino,com cerca de 20 anos, um mestiço Apaloosa e outro pônei. Após o diagnóstico clínico foram submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico mediante anestesia geral e colheita de material para exames citológico e histopatológico. O resultado do exame histopatológico confirmou a suspeita diagnóstica de CCE. Concluiu-se que os exames clínicos e histopatológicos são fundamentais para se estabelecer o diagnóstico do CCE genital em equinos do sexo masculino, porém, para evitar dois procedimentos anestésicos subsequentes e minimizar possíveis complicações decorrentes da anestesia, a colheita de material para avaliação laboratorial deve ser realizada durante o tratamento cirúrgico.(AU)

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has relevant importance in the clinical and surgery of equines and the diagnosis is based on clinical and histopathological exams. The conservative therapy rarely gives satisfactory results while the surgical intervention is more advantageous, constituting, in some situations, the only alternative to avoid compromising anatomical structure or eventhe death of the patient. This study aimed to establish the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of genital SCC, describing the quilled suture as changing the conventional technique and evaluating post operative procedures. Were used two male animals, about 20 years old, a half-breed appaloosa and other pony. After the clinical diagnosis, underwent surgery under general anesthesia and collection of material for histopathological examination. The results of this examination confirmed the suspected diagnosis. It was concluded that the clinical and histopathological tests are essential to establish the diagnosis of genital SCC in male horses, however. To avoid two subsequent anesthesia and minimize possible complications during the proceeding, material for laboratoryevaluation should be collected during surgery.(AU)

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O carcinoma de células escamosas (CCE) tem importância relevante na rotina clínica e cirúrgica de equinos e o diagnóstico dessa neoplasia é baseado nos exames clínico e histopatológico. Como a terapia conservativa raramente apresenta resultados satisfatórios,a intervenção cirúrgica tem-se mostrado mais vantajosa, constituindo, em algumas situações, como única alternativa para evitar o comprometimento morfofuncional da estrutura anatômica ou mesmo o óbito do paciente. Este estudo objetivou estabelecer o diagnóstico clínico e laboratorial de CCE genital em equinos, descrever o tratamento cirúrgico empregando sutura captonada como alteração da técnica convencional e avaliar os procedimentos pós-operatórios. Foram utilizados dois animais do sexo masculino,com cerca de 20 anos, um mestiço Apaloosa e outro pônei. Após o diagnóstico clínico foram submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico mediante anestesia geral e colheita de material para exames citológico e histopatológico. O resultado do exame histopatológico confirmou a suspeita diagnóstica de CCE. Concluiu-se que os exames clínicos e histopatológicos são fundamentais para se estabelecer o diagnóstico do CCE genital em equinos do sexo masculino, porém, para evitar dois procedimentos anestésicos subsequentes e minimizar possíveis complicações decorrentes da anestesia, a colheita de material para avaliação laboratorial deve ser realizada durante o tratamento cirúrgico.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has relevant importance in the clinical and surgery of equines and the diagnosis is based on clinical and histopathological exams. The conservative therapy rarely gives satisfactory results while the surgical intervention is more advantageous, constituting, in some situations, the only alternative to avoid compromising anatomical structure or eventhe death of the patient. This study aimed to establish the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of genital SCC, describing the quilled suture as changing the conventional technique and evaluating post operative procedures. Were used two male animals, about 20 years old, a half-breed appaloosa and other pony. After the clinical diagnosis, underwent surgery under general anesthesia and collection of material for histopathological examination. The results of this examination confirmed the suspected diagnosis. It was concluded that the clinical and histopathological tests are essential to establish the diagnosis of genital SCC in male horses, however. To avoid two subsequent anesthesia and minimize possible complications during the proceeding, material for laboratoryevaluation should be collected during surgery.

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