Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma

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

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