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==Prognosis==

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The prognosis following surgical excision and histopathology is good. However, local recurrence is possible but less common if a treatment plan aimed at reducing plaque formation is implemented.

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The prognosis following surgical excision and histopathology is good. However, local recurrence is possible but less common if a treatment plan aimed at reducing plaque formation is implemented. A re-examination of the patient should be carried out at least every 6 months to assess for signs of recurrence and the sufficiency of plaque control measures.

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==References==

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*~~Hall~~, E.J, ~~Simpson~~, J.W. and ~~Williams~~, D.A. (~~2005~~) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline ~~Gastroenterology~~ (~~2nd~~ Edition)''' ''BSAVA''

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*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'''

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*Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''.

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