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Also known as: '''''Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour  

Also known as: '''''Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour  

==Description==  

==Introduction==  

The lesions appear as masses that are friable and ulcerated. Many amyloid-producing odontogenic tumours are [[Neoplasia - Pathology#Nomenclature|melanotic]] which makes them difficult to distinguish from the more aggressive malignant [[Melanoma|melanoma]]. They can erode but not infiltrate adjacent bone. The most prominent feature of this type of tumour is that it produces amyloid which tends to calcify.

The lesions are slow growing and locally invasive.The most prominent feature of this type of tumour is that it produces amyloid which tends to calcify.

==Typical Signalment==

==Typical Signalment==

This is a common odontogenic tumour in cats and more rarely found in dogs.

This is a rare tumour seen more often in cats and than in dogs.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

Good following complete surgical excision however recurrance following incomplete surgical excision is possible.

Good following complete surgical excision however recurrance following incomplete surgical excision is possible.

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==References==

==References==

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

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