TESTICULAR TUMOR IN A GERIATRIC DOG WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AT MY VETS CLINIC

Abstract

Testicular tumors are neoplasms that frequently occur in older male dogs and may be accompanied by cardiovascular disorders that increase the risks associated with anesthesia and surgery. This study aims to identify diagnostic support measures, surgical management, perioperative monitoring, and postoperative care. The research method employed a case study with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were obtained through medical history, physical examination, hematology, blood chemistry, PT-aPTT, fine needle aspiration (FNA), echocardiography, histopathology, and monitoring during and after surgery. Examination results indicated that the dog had a mass on the testicle with a histopathological diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma accompanied by a grade 1 mast cell tumor. Fine needle aspiration examination showed mesenchymal cell proliferation and inflammation, while echocardiography revealed cardiac dysfunction, necessitating strict anesthetic monitoring during surgery. Management involved surgical removal of the mass along with antibiotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective therapy. Wound healing proceeded well until suture removal. This study demonstrates that comprehensive diagnostic workups and proper anesthetic monitoring play a crucial role in the successful surgical management of testicular tumors in geriatric dogs with cardiovascular disorders