Clinical signs and histologic findings in dogs with odontogenic cysts: 41 cases (1995–2010)

Abstract

Results suggested that a variety of odontogenic cysts can occur in dogs. In addition, cysts that resembled odontogenic keratocysts reported in people were identified. We propose the term canine odontogenic parakeratinized cyst for this condition.

Clinical behavior and management of odontogenic cysts

“…25,26 Clinical features Dentigerous cysts should be a primary consideration for any oral swelling in an edentulous area of either jaw. 23 Although DC are identified in a variety of breeds, the brachycephalic breeds are overrepresented. 23 Although DC are identified in a variety of breeds, the brachycephalic breeds are overrepresented.…”

“…22 Age of initial diagnosis ranges between 6 months and 10 years; however, the highest frequency of DC is discovered between 2 and 3 years of age. 23 The mandibular first premolars are the most com monly affected teeth in dogs; however, DC associated with unerupted maxillary and mandibular canine teeth are also observed. 23 The mandibular first premolars are the most com monly affected teeth in dogs; however, DC associated with unerupted maxillary and mandibular canine teeth are also observed.…”

“…23 Although DC are identified in a variety of breeds, the brachycephalic breeds are overrepresented. 23 As for humans, the most common location for canine DC is in the man dible. 23 As for humans, the most common location for canine DC is in the man dible.…”

“…23 The mandibular first premolars are the most com monly affected teeth in dogs; however, DC associated with unerupted maxillary and mandibular canine teeth are also observed. 23 In the early stages of cyst formation, patients are generally asymptomatic. 23 In the early stages of cyst formation, patients are generally asymptomatic.…”

“…10 DC can become large lesions and expand the cortical bone of the maxilla or mandible. 23 Chapter Clinical behavior and management of odontogenic cysts 27,28 Malignant transformation of the epithelial lining cells to primary osseous carci noma and ameloblastoma has been reported in humans but appears to be extremely rare.…”