Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Amyloid-producing jaw tumor in a 9-month-old Shih-Tzu dog
By Kuwamura, M et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2000·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Amyloid-producing odontogenic tumor in a Shih-Tzu dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old male Shih-Tzu was found to have a tumor in his lower jaw. The tumor was made up of unusual cells and had deposits of a substance called amyloid, which can be associated with certain types of tumors. After examination, the vet diagnosed it as an amyloid-producing odontogenic tumor, which is a rare type of growth in the mouth. Treatment options were not specified, but early diagnosis is important for managing such tumors effectively.
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Abstract
A 9-month-old male Shih-Tzu dog had a right mandibular tumor composed of strands, or nest-like proliferation of epithelial cells with abundant fibrous stroma characterized by spheroid to large nodular deposition of amyloid with Congo-red stain. Globule calcification was also seen throughout the tumor tissue and the spheroid depositions often had a concentrically laminated structure (Liesegang rings). The case was diagnosed as amyloid-producing odontogenic tumor in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10907696/