Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fibrous dysplasia causing jaw bone mass in a German shepherd dog
By Fitzgerald, Wayne et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2002·Reservoir Veterinary Clinic, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fibrous dysplasia of mandibular bone in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male German shepherd was brought to the vet because of a firm lump in his mouth near his back teeth. The vet removed the mass and found it was fibrous dysplasia, a rare condition where bone develops abnormally but isn't cancerous. This condition can cause problems with bone strength and shape, but in this case, the dog did well after surgery. An oral check-up 18 months later showed no signs of the lump coming back, indicating a successful outcome.
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Abstract
A nine-year-old, male German shepherd dog was presented with a firm, discrete mass lingual to the interdental space of the mandibular left third and fourth premolars. The lesion was excised and diagnosed as fibrous dysplasia of bone based on histopathologic examination. Fibrous dysplasia of bone is a rare, non-aggressive, radiolucent, non-neoplastic lesion considered developmental in origin. Usually observed as a solitary lesion, it has been reported in animals and man in the polyostotic form. The disease process causes deformity of bone which may lead to loss of bone strength. Clinical signs are secondary to site specific problems associated with expansile bone lesions. Oral examination performed 18-months postoperatively indicated no signs of recurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12108132/