Fisiopatogenia, sinais clínicos, diagnóstico e tratamento da hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB)

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostatic disease in dogs, being more frequent in whole males over six years of age. It occurs as a result of androgenic stimulation, mediated specifically by dihydrotestosterone. BPH can be subclinical or tenesmus, hematuria and prostatic bleeding occur. The diagnosis is based on history, clinical signs, physical examination (mainly rectal examination) and complementary examinations (radiography, ultrasound and prostate biopsy). Orchiectomy is the treatment of choice, but finasteride has also been used in dogs whose preservation of fertility is desired.