16 Questions
What is the most common oral tumor of dogs?
Malignant melanoma
Which type of oral tumor is most common in cats and can be tonsillar in dogs?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the primary treatment for fibrosarcoma of the oral cavity?
Wide excision of the primary tumor
Which type of oral tumor has a high metastatic potential and a poor prognosis in dogs?
Osteosarcoma
What are the three types of epulides, the most common class of benign oral tumors?
Acanthomatous, fibromatous, and ossifying
What are the factors that increase the risk of wound dehiscence after surgery within the oral cavity?
Inherent contamination, increased tension, constant use of the oral cavity for daily activities
What are the four individual presentations of salivary mucocele in dogs?
- Nonpainful ventral cervical swelling 2. Pharyngeal swelling 3. Rannula 4. Exophthalmia
What are the symptoms of esophageal disease in animals?
Ptyalism, regurgitation, coughing, dysphagia, weight loss, or recumbency if severely debilitated
What is the prognosis for cleft palate in dogs and Siamese cats?
Prognosis is fair, but multiple surgeries should be anticipated to revise defect
What are the treatment options for salivary mucocele in dogs?
Surgical excision
What are the common causes of esophageal foreign bodies in animals?
Bones, rawhides, toys, fishhooks
What are the predisposed breeds for cleft palate?
Brachycephalic dogs and Siamese cats
What are the paired sets of salivary glands in dogs affected by salivary mucocele?
Zygomatic, parotid, mandibular, and sublingual
What are the symptoms of oral papillomatosis in dogs?
Multiple gray masses on gingival or buccal mucosa
What are the symptoms of oral papillomatosis in dogs?
Multiple gray masses on gingival or buccal mucosa
What are the potential outcomes of untreated cleft palate in dogs and Siamese cats?
Difficulty nursing, milk coming from nostril during nursing, pneumonia (aspiration), small stature, or a failure to thrive
Test your knowledge about the oral cavity, the risks of surgery within it, and neoplasia related to the oral cavity. Explore topics such as wound dehiscence, contamination, and malignant melanoma.
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