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Rare nerve tumor ganglioneuroblastoma found in a dog's mouth

By Nakamura, K et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2004·Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Canine ganglioneuroblastoma in the oral mucosa.

Species:
dog

Plain-English summary

A dog was diagnosed with a rare tumor called ganglioneuroblastoma in its mouth. This type of tumor is thought to come from nerve cells that are not in their usual place. It's the first time this specific tumor has been reported in a dog's oral cavity. Treatment options weren't detailed in the study, but if your dog has similar symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for the best course of action.

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Abstract

A ganglioneuroblastoma of the oral cavity in a dog was examined histologically and immunohistochemically. This rare neoplasm was considered to be derived from ectopic neural crest cells. This is the first report of a canine ectopic ganglioneuroblastoma located in the oral mucosa.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15003480/