Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mandibular swelling from periostitis ossificans in young large breed
By Blazejewski, Stanley W et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2010·Veterinary Referral Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mandibular periostitis ossificans in immature large breed dogs: 5 cases (1999-2006).
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Plain-English summary
Five young large breed dogs were brought in with swelling in their lower jaws. X-rays showed a unique two-layered structure in the jawbone, and biopsies taken from four of the dogs confirmed new bone growth due to inflammation. Fortunately, the swelling went away on its own in those four dogs after some time. This condition, similar to one seen in humans, is thought to be related to the growth process in young dogs.
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Abstract
This case series describes clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features of mandibular swellings in 5 immature, large breed dogs. The dogs originated from different regions of the United States. In each case, intraoral dental radiography of the jaw swelling revealed a two-layered (double) ventral mandibular cortex. Biopsy was performed in 4 of the 5 puppies, revealing periosteal new bone formation. Resolution of the mandibular swelling was spontaneous in the 4 dogs available for follow-up examination. The authors postulate that the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological presentation of mandibular swelling in these 5 dogs is a distinct pathological entity consistent with an inflammatory condition of the maturing human mandible known as periostitis ossificans.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21038832/