Difference between revisions of "Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | This is a benign but locally invasive odontogenic tumour. Acanthomatous ameloblastomas have also been known as acanthomatous epulis, peripheral ameloblastomas, basal cell carcinomas and adamantinomas. | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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Typical Signalment
- Common oral tumour in dogs but rarely occurs in cats
Description
This is a benign but locally invasive odontogenic tumour. Acanthomatous ameloblastomas have also been known as acanthomatous epulis, peripheral ameloblastomas, basal cell carcinomas and adamantinomas.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
- halitosis
- dysphagia
- bleeding
- growth protruding from the mouth
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