Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma



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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