Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with mast cell tumor on lip treated with CO2 laser surgery
By Taney, Kendall & Smith, Mark M·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2009·Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Resection of mast cell tumor of the lip in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Boston Terrier was brought in for a 2-cm tumor on the left side of its upper lip. The veterinarian used a CO2 laser to remove the mast cell tumor and then reconstructed the wound with special flaps of skin from the dog's lips. This treatment aimed to ensure proper healing and cosmetic appearance. The dog received appropriate care and is expected to recover well after the procedure.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19476085/