Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mandibular swelling and pain in two Pyrenean mountain dogs
By Franch, J et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1998·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Craniomandibular osteopathy in two Pyrenean mountain dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two Pyrenean mountain dogs were brought in with symptoms of swelling and pain in the jaw, fever, and in one dog, limping. X-rays showed new bone growth in their lower jaws, which is a sign of craniomandibular osteopathy, a painful condition. One dog responded well to treatment, but the other had to be euthanized due to severe pain and difficulty swallowing despite attempts to help. This case highlights a serious condition that can affect this breed.
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Abstract
Craniomandibular osteopathy was diagnosed in two Pyrenean mountain dogs with a history of mandibular swelling, pain, fever and, in dog 1, lameness. Radiographs demonstrated extensive, active new bone formation on the ventral aspect of the mandibular bodies of both dogs. Dog 2 responded well to treatment but dog 1 was euthanased owing to severe pain, dysphagia and unsuccessful treatment. The mandibles were examined by means of back-scattered scanning electron microscopy and a well arranged mineralised trabecular network of chondroid tissue and woven bone was observed. The mandibular cortical bone under the areas of periosteal proliferation was also affected, showing a looseness of the characteristic compact appearance of lamellar bone. This is the first report of craniomandibular osteopathy in this breed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9602514/