Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis and surgery for mouth muscle tumors in four dogs
By Boy, S C et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2005·Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and treatment of primary intraoral leiomyosarcomas in four dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with a tumor in its mouth, specifically a type called leiomyosarcoma. This tumor was causing problems in the upper lip and soft palate, leading to breathing difficulties. Two dogs with similar tumors underwent surgery and showed good recovery, while one dog sadly died due to airway obstruction caused by a large tumor. The fourth dog’s owners chose not to pursue treatment and it was lost to follow-up.
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Abstract
This paper describes the clinical and pathological features, diagnosis and management of primary intraoral leiomyosarcomas in the oral cavity of four dogs; they involved the gingivae of the rostral maxilla and mandible, the mucosa of the upper lip and the soft palate. Their features are compared with the those of leiomyosarcomas commonly encountered in the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Two of the dogs responded well to surgical treatment; one died after its airways were obstructed by a large palatal tumour; and the fourth was lost to follow-up after its owners declined treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15833968/