Species: Dog
Condition: Gingival & Oropharyngeal Neoplasia
Organ System: Gastrointestinal
Gingival and oropharyngeal neoplasia are benign or malignant tumors most commonly found in the gingiva, tonsil, lip, cheek, palate and tonque. Tumors of the gingival are epulis, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma, and papilloma. Tonsil tumors are squamous cell carcinoma. Lip and cheek tumors are melanoma and some fibrosarcomas. Tumors of the palate are melanoma, fibrosarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma and papilloma.Tumors of the tongue are squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, fibrosarcoma, papilloma and adamantinoma. Clinical signs are excessive salivation, pain, dysphagia, tooth loss, bleeding, snoring respiration and changed voice. Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy. The prognosis and chances of recurrence depend on type of tumor.
Breeds exposed to Gingival & Oropharyngeal Neoplasia – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – (Roach & Hecht 2007)
Alsatian Cross – (Roach & Hecht 2007)
German Shepherd – (Roach & Hecht 2007)
Alsatian – (Roach & Hecht 2007)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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