Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rim excision surgery to treat a type of dog mouth tumor
By Murray, Rebecca L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Veterinary Surgical Associates, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of rim excision as a treatment for canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a type of jaw tumor called acanthomatous ameloblastoma underwent a procedure called rim excision, which involves removing part of the jaw while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. In many cases, this treatment also required the removal of a tooth. After the surgery, the dog showed no signs of the tumor coming back, and the owners were happy with how their pet looked and how well it could chew. This approach seems to be a good option for treating this specific type of tumor in dogs.
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Abstract
This study reviews rim excision as a treatment for canine acanthomatous ameloblastomas (CAA) in dogs with <3 mm of bone involvement. Removal of a canine tooth was involved in 47% of the cases; 33% cases involved the caudal dentition. Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 5 years. No evidence of recurrence was seen. Client satisfaction with cosmesis and the animal's ability to masticate was judged to be good. With appropriate case selection, rim excision appears to be a viable option for CAA and results in improved dental occlusion, cosmesis, and no evidence of epulis recurrence.
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