Oral tumours

Question 1

T/F most tumours of oral cavity are benign

Answer 1

False- most malignant

Question 2

what are the most common oral tumours in dogs

Answer 2

malignant melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma

Question 3

what are the most common oral tumour in cats

Answer 3

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 4

List the possible clinical signs of a oral tumour

Answer 4

increased salivation
swelling on the face
bloody nasal discharge
difficulty eating or pain on opening the mouth
loose teeth - especially in animals with general good teeth- this may indicate cancer induced bone loss

Question 5

List the diagnostic options for oral tumours

Answer 5

Physical exam
blood tests
FNA
Core biopsy
imaging of the skull
Staging

Question 6

List the principles of oral surgery

Answer 6

use atraumatic technique
control haemorrhage
avoid tension
support flaps
use appositional suture

Question 7

at what age do dogs tend to get peripheral odontogenic fibroma

Answer 7

typically dogs over 6 - but can be seen at any age

Question 8

List the surgical aftercare you need to do after oral tumour surgery

Answer 8

analgesia
ABs
restictive (elizabethan) collar to prevent self trauma
limited exercise
soft canned food for 2-3 weeks
no chew or chewing toys 3-4 weeks after

Question 9

What is the prognosis of oral tumours

Answer 9

depends on tumour type and stage dependent
benign- cured as long as clean margins

Question 10

what is a epulis

Answer 10

benign tumour arising from peridontal mucous membranes