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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Odontomas are rare, benign odontogenic tumors affecting various species.
  • Previous literature has mentioned odontomas in dogs and cats, but specific feline publications are lacking.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding feline odontomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentations, diagnostic imaging, histopathologic characteristics, and treatment outcomes of odontomas in cats.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of this rare condition in felines.
  • To establish diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for feline odontomas.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of nine odontomas in eight cats was retrospectively analyzed.
  • Data collected included clinical findings, diagnostic imaging (radiography), histopathologic examination, and treatment outcomes.
  • Surgical interventions included en bloc resection and enucleation with curettage.

Main Results:

  • Common clinical signs included missing teeth, tooth displacement, fluctuant masses, and alveolar bone expansion.
  • Radiographic findings typically showed mixed radiodense opacities with radiopaque tooth-like structures and radiolucent rims.
  • Histopathologic confirmation is recommended despite characteristic radiographic findings. Both surgical treatments were curative with no recurrence in available follow-up cases.

Conclusions:

  • Odontomas in cats present with varied clinical and radiographic signs, necessitating histopathologic confirmation.
  • Surgical management, including en bloc resection or enucleation and curettage, is effective and curative.
  • This study contributes valuable data on feline odontomas, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.