Regional Veterinary Surgery

DISEASES OF THE GUM

Oral tumors

• Oral cavity is  the fourth most common site for neoplasia.
• The epulides are the most common class of oral neoplasms and accounts for 30%, less occurence is reported in cats.
• They are firm gingival masses arise from the priodontal ligament.
• There are three types - fibromatous,ossyfing and acanthomatous.
• Oral pappilomas are benign tumours and regress spontaneously.
• surgical resection is indicated only whn there is dysphagia.

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