title: Urogenital cytology and surgical decision making. A differential diagnostic approach to hematuria, stranguria, and prostatomegaly.
abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the common diagnostic dilemmas in veterinary medicine that relate to the urogenital tract. The problems include hematuria, stranguria, and prostatomegaly. The diagnostic workup is discussed specifically as it relates to cytologic techniques. Case examples are given to illustrate how the suggested diagnostic plan can be followed. Some of the pitfalls that can be encountered in diagnosing and treating these problems are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014556:Urine / Q000166:cytology