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Compound odontoma in a dog

F A Hale1, B P Wilcock

  • 1Veterinary Dental Service, Fergus, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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A rare benign tumor, compound odontoma, can significantly impact jaw space. Surgical removal in a young dog successfully treated the lesion, with no signs of recurrence after six months.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Compound odontomas are rare benign neoplasms of odontogenic origin.
  • These tumors, though not malignant, can cause significant space-occupying effects within the jaw.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • A large compound odontoma was identified in the caudal right mandible of a five-and-a-half-month-old dog.
  • The tumor presented as a significant space-occupying lesion, impacting normal anatomy.
  • Clinical presentation suggested a benign but locally aggressive growth pattern.

Findings:

  • Surgical enucleation of the abnormal dental tissues was performed.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of compound odontoma.

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  • Post-operative follow-up at six months revealed no evidence of tumor recurrence.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical enucleation is an effective treatment for compound odontomas in young animals.
    • Prompt surgical management can prevent complications associated with space-occupying lesions.
    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and surgically addressing benign jaw tumors in veterinary patients.