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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
Surgical resection with margins of at least 1cm.
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Surgical resection is the best option with margins of at least 1cm. Radiation therapy may be considered in patients where wide surgical excision is not possible, however there is a risk of malignant transformation of the tumour at a later stage.
*'''Radiation therapy''' may be considered in patients where wide surgical excision is not possible. However there is a risk of malignant transformation of the tumour at a later stage.
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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
 
Good following complete surgical excision.
 
Good following complete surgical excision.
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==References==
 
==References==
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*Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
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Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
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*Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
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Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
 
[[Category:Oral_Cavity_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Dog]][[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]
 
[[Category:Oral_Cavity_-_Proliferative_Pathology]][[Category:Dog]][[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]
 
[[Category:Neoplasia]]
 
[[Category:Neoplasia]]
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[[Category:Cat]]
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