Clinico-pathological study and surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia with perineal hernia in a dog

The present study describes the clinico-pathological findings of benign prostatic hyperplasia along with perineal hernia in a six-year-old intact male Spitz dog.The dog was presented to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, LUVAS, Hisar, with a history of swelling in the perineal region along with cessation of urination.The clinical examination revealed that swelling was fluctuating in nature, and it was diagnosed as a perineal hernia of the right side.Ultrasonographic examination showed the presence of urinary bladder and prostatic mass in the herniated swelling.Under general anaesthesia, perineal hernia was corrected surgically by herniorrhaphy.The prostate was greatly enlarged and was suspected as a tumor mass; hence, it was excised and processed for histopathology after fixation in 10% neutral buffered formalin.After prostate was excised, vesicourethral anastomosis was performed.Histopathological examination of excised mass of prostate gland revealed benign prostatic hyperplasia.It was characterized by hyperplasia of glandular epithelium with occasional presence of papillary folding.Based on clinical examination, ultrasonography and histopathological findings, the case was diagnosed as benign prostatic hyperplasia along with perineal hernia.Post-operative care was advised as usual.No postoperative complications were reported till two months after surgery.