Difference between revisions of "Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
*Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs | *Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs | ||
*Less common in cats | *Less common in cats | ||
| − | *Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those >6years | + | *Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those >6years old |
==Description== | ==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== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 17 August 2009
 |
This article is still under construction. |
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
Diagnostic Imaging
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