Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe mouth bleeding from dentigerous cyst treatment
By Curley, Taylor et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2024·Small Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Life threatening hemorrhage associated with a dentigerous cyst in a dog: Case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old mixed breed dog was brought in with severe bleeding from the mouth, which turned out to be caused by a dentigerous cyst (a type of cyst related to an unerupted tooth). The dog experienced life-threatening hemorrhage from the mandibular artery and needed multiple blood transfusions to stabilize. After treatment, the dog was diagnosed with the cyst, highlighting the importance of regular dental check-ups to catch such issues early. With proper care, the dog was able to recover from this serious condition.
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Abstract
Dentigerous cysts are the most common type of odontogenic cysts and arise from an unerupted tooth. These cysts have stereotypical radiographic and clinical findings. They can be extremely invasive but rarely present as a life-threatening emergency. This case report describes the stabilization and treatment of a 6-year-old mixed breed dog with a dentigerous cyst with concurrent life-threatening hemorrhage. The dog presented with severe oral hemorrhage from the mandibular artery and required multiple blood transfusions. It was ultimately diagnosed with a dentigerous cyst. Complications from dental issues and potential life-threatening complications, such as this case, can be prevented by routine annual oral examination and full mouth dental radiographs if an unerupted tooth is suspected.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38508489/