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Lingual osteoma in a dog.

M Fernandez¹, L Grau-Roma, X Roura

¹Hospital Clínic Veterinari, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08093, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice

|August 1, 2012

Summary

This is the first reported case of a lingual osteoma in a dog. This rare benign bone tumor occurred at the base of the tongue and was successfully removed.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Osteomas are benign bone tumors that rarely occur in the oral cavity of domestic animals.
Lingual masses in dogs can present with various clinical signs, including lethargy and appetite changes.

Observation:

An 11-year-old Belgian Shepherd presented with progressive lethargy, decreased appetite, and panting.
A pedunculated, irregular, multi-lobulated mass (4x2 cm) was found at the base of the tongue.

Findings:

Surgical excision of the lingual mass was performed.
Histological examination confirmed a lingual osteoma with clear surgical margins.
No recurrence was noted eight months post-surgery before the dog's euthanasia for unrelated reasons.

Implications:

This case represents the first documented instance of a lingual osteoma in a canine patient.
Lingual osteomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis for tongue masses in dogs, particularly pedunculated masses at the tongue base.

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