Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with rare mouth growth treated by surgery
By Hiscox, Lorraine A & Dumais, Yvan·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma in a Dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with a peripheral giant cell granuloma, a type of benign growth in the mouth that can cause swelling and discomfort. The dog underwent surgery to remove the growth, which is often necessary to alleviate symptoms and prevent further issues. After the procedure, the dog recovered well and showed no signs of complications.
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Abstract
Peripheral giant cell granuloma is considered rare in the dog with little known about the clinicopathologic features. There are few reports in the veterinary literature concerning this benign, reactive lesion, formerly known as giant cell epulis. In humans, the four most commonly described reactive epulides are focal fibrous hyperplasia (fibrous epulis), pyogenic granuloma, peripheral ossifying fibroma, and peripheral giant cell granuloma. This case report describes the diagnosis and surgical management of a peripheral giant cell granuloma in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26415387/