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==Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)==
 
==Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)==
 
In a survey of dogs with oropharyngeal tumors, [[Squamous Cell Carcinoma|SCC]] was the second most frequently diagnosed oral tumor (24.5 %), and sites of involvement included gingiva, tonsil, oral mucosa, lip and palate. In two surveys of oropharyngeal tumors in cats the most frequently diagnosed tumor was SCC, representing 61–64% of the oral tumors.  
 
In a survey of dogs with oropharyngeal tumors, [[Squamous Cell Carcinoma|SCC]] was the second most frequently diagnosed oral tumor (24.5 %), and sites of involvement included gingiva, tonsil, oral mucosa, lip and palate. In two surveys of oropharyngeal tumors in cats the most frequently diagnosed tumor was SCC, representing 61–64% of the oral tumors.  
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====Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Young Dogs====
 
====Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Young Dogs====
 
There is a distinct entity of papillary SCC that occurs in young dogs that may be associated with papillomavirus. The tumors appear locally aggressive with underlying bone lysis. The dogs respond well to a combination of surgery and orthovoltage radiotherapy. There have been no reports of metastasis in dogs with papillary SCC.
 
There is a distinct entity of papillary SCC that occurs in young dogs that may be associated with papillomavirus. The tumors appear locally aggressive with underlying bone lysis. The dogs respond well to a combination of surgery and orthovoltage radiotherapy. There have been no reports of metastasis in dogs with papillary SCC.
      
==Malignant Melanoma (MM)==
 
==Malignant Melanoma (MM)==
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Adenomas and carcinomas.
 
Adenomas and carcinomas.
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[[Category:Oral Proliferations]]
 
[[Category:Oral Proliferations]]
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