Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma in A Boerboel Dog in Ibadan, Nigeria – A Case Report

Abstract

This report describes the first case of penile squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a Boerboel from our environment while emphasizing the importance of cytology as a quick and reliable diagnostic tool in clinical setting. The dog presented with a complaint of bloody urination had a noticeable growth on the penis. There was high cellularity of neoplastic squamous cells admixed numerous neutrophils and keratin within the background upon cytological evaluation. Therefore, cytological evaluation can become a ready tool for the diagnosis of SCC for appropriate treatment.