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Surgery for rare bone tumor in 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla
By Romelia Pop et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2025·Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of ossifying fibroma in a 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla: a case report and review of the literature
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla was brought in with a growth in the cheekbone area, which turned out to be a rare benign tumor called ossifying fibroma. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the affected bone, and the dog recovered well with excellent long-term results. This case is notable because ossifying fibroma is uncommon in dogs, especially in this location. The successful treatment highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical intervention for such rare conditions.
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Abstract
Ossifying fibroma (OF) is a rare, benign fibro-osseous neoplasm that primarily originates from membranous bones. While most frequently documented in equines, OF has also been reported in other species, including dogs, though it remains uncommon. The condition poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its ambiguous presentation, often requiring differentiation from other benign and malignant intraosseous lesions. This case report describes an ossifying fibroma localized to the zygomatic bone in a 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla. A zygomatic arch ostectomy was successfully performed, and long-term follow-up was excellent. This is only the second documented case of zygomatic localization of OF in a dog, highlighting the rarity of this presentation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing OF from other proliferative fibro-osseous lesions, such as fibrous dysplasia (FD) and cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD), and considering the potential for malignancies, such as low-grade osteosarcoma (LG-OSA), to mimic these benign growths. This case contributes valuable insights to the limited veterinary literature on ossifying fibroma, particularly regarding its atypical presentations in canine patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1497077