INTERSEX IN A DOG PRESENTING VULVA, HEMIPENIS AND PENAL BONE

Intersex is an anomaly in the reproductive system, which characterizes animals that have ambiguity genital system. The documented report of a dog presented abnormalities external genitalia, with presence hemipenis its vulva. animal was submitted to hormone dosage progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. Imaging tests such as ultrasound X-rays were performed, exploratory celiotomy histopathology being chosen therapeutic approach. According findings imaging exams, testicular structure observed location ovaries, x-ray images it possible observe underdeveloped penile bone hemipenis. Hormone indicated significant changes increase 2,300 pg/ml, estrogen concentrations 8.00 pg/ml normal high progesterone 0.91 ng/ml. Microscopic present thus concluding diagnosis true hermaphroditism.