Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare oral tumor in dogs and cats - what to know
By Mills, J H & Lewis, R J·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1981·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adamantinoma--histogenesis and differentiation from the periodontal fibromatous epulis and squamous cell carcinoma.
Plain-English summary
This study looks at six cases of a rare oral tumor called adamantinoma, which was found in four dogs and two cats. This tumor develops from leftover tissue in the gums, especially in the lower jaw. It's important for veterinarians to be careful when diagnosing this type of tumor, as it can be mistaken for the more common squamous cell carcinoma, which is a different kind of cancer. The findings highlight the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment for these pets.
Abstract
Six cases of oral adamantinoma, four in dogs, two in cats, are described. This is a rare tumor which arises from vestigial layers of the dental laminae in the gingiva, particularly of the mandible. Care must be exercised in not confusing this locally aggressive lesion with the much more common squamous cell carcinoma.
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