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==Typical Signalment== | ==Typical Signalment== | ||
− | Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs | + | *Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs |
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− | == | + | *Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those >6years old |
− | + | ==Description== | |
− | + | Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the periodontal ligament. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization. | |
− | + | They present as firm, smooth swellings of the gingiva and are normally indistinguishable from gingival hyperplasia. | |
− | + | ==Diagnosis== | |
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− | == | + | ===Clinical Signs=== |
− | + | *halitosis | |
+ | *dysphagia | ||
+ | *bleeding | ||
+ | *growth protruding from the mouth | ||
+ | ===Diagnostic Imaging=== | ||
+ | Radiographs are required to differentiate this benign neoplasm from malignant or locally aggressive lesions. Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the gingiva region with varying degrees of mineralization. Bone involvement is '''not''' a feature of this neoplasm. | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition)''' ''BSAVA'' | + | *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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Revision as of 12:59, 17 August 2009
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Typical Signalment
- Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs
- Less common in cats
- Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those >6years old
Description
Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the periodontal ligament. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization. They present as firm, smooth swellings of the gingiva and are normally indistinguishable from gingival hyperplasia.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
- halitosis
- dysphagia
- bleeding
- growth protruding from the mouth
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiographs are required to differentiate this benign neoplasm from malignant or locally aggressive lesions. Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the gingiva region with varying degrees of mineralization. Bone involvement is not a feature of this neoplasm.
Biopsy
Treatment
Prognosis
References
- Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition) BSAVA
- Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual