Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oral pyogenic granuloma causing mouth lesions in 8 cats
By Riehl, Jessica et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2014·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinicopathologic characterization of oral pyogenic granuloma in 8 cats.
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Plain-English summary
Eight cats were treated for oral pyogenic granuloma, which is a type of inflammatory growth in the mouth. These growths appeared near the lower jaw's first molar teeth and were linked to dental issues, possibly caused by misaligned teeth. Although initial biopsy results varied, further testing confirmed the diagnosis of oral pyogenic granuloma in all cases. Treatment details were not specified, but addressing the underlying dental problems may help manage these lesions.
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Abstract
This case series characterizes the clinicopathologic features and treatment of oral pyogenic granuloma in 8 cats. The cats reported here were patients originating from collaborative efforts at an academic clinical teaching hospital and a specialty dentistry/oral surgery referral practice. Although the initial biopsy results were variable, in all cases the diagnosis reflected an inflammatory process. A second clinicopathologic evaluation of these cases determined that all lesions were consistent with oral pyogenic granuloma. The location of the lesion was consistent among all cats within the present study Lesions developed at the vestibular mucogingival tissues of the mandibular first molar teeth. We propose that malocclusion and secondary traumatic contact of the ipsilateral maxillary fourth premolar tooth with the mandibular soft tissues is a possible contributing factor in the etiopathogenic mechanism.
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