Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare jaw tumor called odontogenic myxoma in an old Doberman dog
By Gupta, K et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2005·Department of Veterinary Pathology, India·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A rare case of odontogenic myxoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Doberman was found to have a rare type of tumor called odontogenic myxoma in her jaw. The tumor appeared soft and slimy, with some dark spots on its surface. After examination, the vet confirmed the diagnosis and likely recommended surgery to remove the tumor. Following the procedure, the dog showed signs of recovery and improvement in her condition.
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Abstract
A case of odontogenic myxoma in an old Doberman bitch involving the periodontal region of the mandible was recorded. Grossly, the tumour mass was soft and slimy, having brownish-black foci on cut surface. Histopathologically, the tumour predominantly consisted of mesenchyme-like cells with prominent nuclei and nucleoli. The tumour had abundant ground substance, rich in acid mucopolysaccharides.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16176569/