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'''CT''' may help evaluate the osseous involvement of the temporomandibular joint.

'''CT''' may help evaluate the osseous involvement of the temporomandibular joint.

'''Bone biopsy''' may reveal: osteogenesis and resorption of periosteum, endosteum and trabeculae of the mandible, variable infiltration of lymphocytes, [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and plasma cells, mosaic appearance

'''Bone biopsy''' may reveal osteogenesis and resorption of periosteum, endosteum and trabeculae of the mandible, variable infiltration of [[lymphocytes]], [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and [[Plasma Cells|plasma cells]], mosaic appearance.

'''Bone culture''' may help to rule out osteomyelitis if the diagnosis is uncertain.

'''Bone culture''' may help to rule out [[osteomyelitis]] if the diagnosis is uncertain.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

The condition follows an intermittent progressive course but is '''self-limiting''', and treatment is only '''palliative'''.

The condition follows an intermittent progressive course but is '''self-limiting''', and treatment is only '''palliative'''.

Analgesics and anti-inflammatories form the mainstay of therapy, and may include NSAIDs such as carprofen.

Analgesics and anti-inflammatories form the mainstay of therapy, and may include [[NSAIDs]] such as carprofen.

'''High-calorie, protein-rich food''' should be provided to help maintain adequate nutrition, and feeding tube placement may be considered in severe cases.

'''High-calorie, protein-rich food''' should be provided to help maintain adequate nutrition, and feeding tube placement may be considered in severe cases.

Lobprise, H. (2007) '''Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Small animal dentistry''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

Lobprise, H. (2007) '''Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Small animal dentistry''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

[[Category:Bones - Hyperplastic Pathology]]

[[Category:Bones - Hyperplastic Pathology]]