A Case of Transitional Cell Carcinoma in the Vagina

A seven-year-old spayed female Wirehaired Pointing Griffon presented to Auburn’s neurology service for inappropriate urination and defecation for the past year. The owner had also noted vaginal discharge. Neurologic examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed and no abnormalities were noted. The patient was evaluated for evidence of an ovarian remnant due to intermittent vaginal discharge and inconclusive results of an abdominal ultrasound examination. The theriogenology service attempted a vaginal examination and cytology, but the patient was extremely fractious and both were unsuccessful. These procedures were repeated successfully when the patient was under general anesthesia for the MRI. [...]