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. 2023 Sep 30;10(3):554-562.
doi: 10.5455/javar.2023.j709. eCollection 2023 Sep.

Characteristics of canine oral tumors: Insights into prevalence, types, and lesion distribution

Chakkarin Satthathum  1 , Supreeya Srisampane  2 , Pollawat Jariyarangsrirattana  1 , Pitak Anusorn  1 , Panpicha Sattasathuchana  3 , Naris Thengchaisri  3
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Characteristics of canine oral tumors: Insights into prevalence, types, and lesion distribution

Chakkarin Satthathum et al. J Adv Vet Anim Res. .

Abstract

Objective: The escalating prevalence of canine oral tumors has emerged as a considerable health concern. This study examined the prevalence, types, and distributions of lesions linked to canine oral tumors.

Material and methods: The medical records of 526 dogs diagnosed with oral tumors were analyzed to determine the prevalence, types, and distributions. Tumor stages were classified into four categories using the tumor node metastasis system.

Results: Among the 526 dogs, there were 118 cases of benign tumors and 408 cases of malignant tumors. Acanthomatous ameloblastoma was the most common benign tumor (43.22%), while melanoma was the most common malignant tumor (51.23%). The gingiva was the most common site for both benign and malignant lesions, accounting for 89.83% and 63.73% of cases, respectively. Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and fibrosarcoma were primarily located in the gingiva, whereas osteosarcoma was commonly found in the mandible. Most tumors were classified as stage III (ranging from 46.84% to 74.58%). Of the reported cases, 56.08% were males and 43.92% were females, and the most common breed was mixed at 30.41%, followed by Poodle at 14.25% and Shih Tzu at 11.40%. Moreover, patients with malignant oral tumors (11.6 ± 3.1 years) were significantly older than those with benign tumors (8.9 ± 3.4 years, p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: Gingiva was the primary site for oral tumors, and mainly classified as stage III. These findings emphasize the increasing occurrence of oral tumors in senior and geriatric dogs and provide insights into the prevalent types and distribution.

Keywords: Acanthomatous ameloblastoma; fibrosarcoma; melanoma; oral tumors; osteosarcoma; squamous cell carcinoma.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Distribution of canine oral tumors.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Oral tumor staging in canine malignant oral tumors according to the WHO TNM system. SCC, squamous cell carcinoma.
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