Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mass on lower lip diagnosed as cartilage tumor in Maltese dog
By Lee, Su-Hyung et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2017·Department of Veterinary Pathology and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cartilaginous choristoma of the lip in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male Maltese dog was brought to the vet because of a whitish mass on his lower lip. The mass measured about 3 cm by 2 cm and was well-defined, but the dog showed no other symptoms. After examining the mass, the vet determined it was a cartilaginous choristoma, which is a benign growth made of normal cartilage tissue. Since it was not causing any issues, the dog was monitored, and no treatment was necessary.
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Abstract
A six-year-old castrated male Maltese dog presented to a private animal clinic with a mass on the dog's lower lip without any other clinical signs. The mass (3 × 2 × 2 cm) was whitish and grossly well circumscribed, and a histopathological examination revealed that the mass was composed of normal cartilage tissue surrounded by fibrous connective tissues. Based on the gross findings, histopathology and anatomical location of the mass, the first diagnosis of a cartilaginous choristoma in a dog was made.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27818458/