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My dog has a testicular tumor. Are X-rays and ultrasound needed to check for spread?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years and 9 months old | 21 lbs

my 11 yr old neutered bichon/poodle has a sertoli tumor in his scrotum. Is it necessary to have 3 xrays and an ultra sound to determine if it has metastasized

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2020

Hello, sorry to hear about Weiser. Yes it would be recommmended for if he is noted to have metastasis, this May limit how successful surgery would be or if surgery is even an option at that point and thus would change the overall plan for Weiser. I would recommend having these diagnostics prior to deciding to pursue surgery. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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