Ultrasonographic diagnosis of polypoid cystitis with struvite crystals in a Shih Tzu dog

Abstract

A seven-year-old un-castrated male Shih Tzu dog was presented with signs of in appetence and dysuria for ten days. Abdominal ultrasonography noticed multiple mucosal projections, isoechoic with a mildly thickened bladder wall and sledge in the urinary bladder. Urine analysis revealed a pH of 8.5, specific gravity of 1.050, struvite crystals and microbial culture yielded Staphycolocci and Pseudomonas. Present communication about the rare documentation of polypoid cystitis which was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasonography.