Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dentigerous cyst causing jaw swelling in a dog treated with surgery
By Lobprise, H B & Wiggs, R B·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·1992·Dallas Dental Service Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dentigerous cyst in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with a dentigerous cyst, which is a type of tumor-like growth that can develop around the teeth. This condition can be aggressive and requires quick surgical treatment to prevent further issues. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the cyst from the dog's jaw. After the procedure, the dog was monitored for recovery and showed positive signs of healing.
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Abstract
An infrequently occurring tumor-like lesion arising from the cellular components of the developing dental follicle is the dentigerous cyst. These odontogenic cysts have classic clinical and radiographic findings. The cysts are locally invasive and aggressive and require prompt surgical management. This case describes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a dentigerous cyst in the mandible of a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1290592/