Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lingual lesions in the dog and cat: recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Buelow, Mary E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine · United States
Abstract
The tongue plays many vital roles in the oral cavity of the dog and cat. Consequently, lingual lesions can have devastating effects on an animal's overall health. This article provides a review of tongue anatomy as well as a review of the etiology, gross appearance, and diagnostic procedures indicated for a wide variety of lingual lesions. Lingual pathologic conditions that are reviewed include traumatic, metabolic, idiopathic, infectious, immune-mediated, hereditary, and neoplastic lesions. This article also describes current concepts in the medical management of lingual lesions.
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