Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Resection of mast cell tumor of the lip in a dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Taney, Kendall & Smith, Mark M
- Affiliation:
- Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 10-year-old Boston terrier dog was presented for treatment of a 2-cm mast cell tumor of the left upper lip and nasal planum immediately adjacent to the philtrum and ventral to the nares. CO2 laser was used for resection of the lesion. Wound reconstruction was performed using bilateral labial advancement flaps.
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