CRIPTORQUIDISMO EM CÃES

Abstract

The testicles are essential organs for the canine species to reproduce. Failures such as the descent of the testicles into the scrotum and changes in their temperature, directly influence spermatogenesis and, consequently, the fertility of these animals. Cryptorchidism is an alteration frequently found in small and pure-bred dogs, which can have serious consequences, hindering the prognosis. Despite an inconclusive cause, it is known that this disease is related to an autosomal recessive hereditary factor linked to sex, and this abnormality greatly increases the possibility of testicular neoplasms, especially in young dogs. The diagnosis is simple and can be initiated through a thorough examination of the genitals, and a definitive conclusion is possible with the aid of complementary exams. The treatment of choice is removal of the testis through orchiectomy, and in cases of neoplastic testicles, therapeutic support is provided to prevent the condition from worsening and to achieve regression of the neoplasia. The objective of this research was to carry out a literature review on cryptorchidism in dogs and to report the case of a cryptorchid patient with approximately 5 years and 6 months of age, of mixed breed (SRD).