Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Calcinosis circumscripta causing tongue lumps in a young German
By Collados, J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2002·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lingual calcinosis circumscripta in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
An eight-month-old male German shepherd mix was diagnosed with a rare condition called lingual calcinosis circumscripta, which involves the formation of calcium deposits in the mouth. The dog was brought in for evaluation, and after careful diagnosis, a treatment plan was implemented. With proper management, the prognosis for recovery is excellent, meaning the dog is likely to do well with the right care.
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Abstract
Calcinosis circumscripta occurs rarely in dogs and cats, especially in the oral cavity. This case report describes the diagnosis and management of lingual calcinosis circumscripta in an eight-month-old, intact/male German shepherd-cross dog. An excellent prognosis for this disease may be achieved when the patient is managed as described in this report.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11985121/