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A case of CAA (Canine Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma) ina 10 yo dog

CAA (Canine Acabthomatous Ameloblastoma) is a common tumor in dogs with 45.5% of situations affecting rostral mandible. This the case of a male dog, castrated, 10 yo with a large mandibular tumor with bone invasion as seen on CT scan. Curative intent surgery implies a bilateral rostral mandibulectomy. Clean margins after surgery, good cosmesis, good function and a cured old dog.

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Fig.1. X-ray of the mandible after resection with the bone invasion clearly visible

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Fig. 2. CT scan of the same dog, note the bone invasion of the CAA

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Fig. 3. Large CAA affecting the rostral mandible

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Fig. 4. Mandibular canal after osteotomy and use of bone wax.

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Fig. 5. The mandible and the CAA after excision

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Fig. 6. Postoperative aspect of the dog with bilateral rostral mandibulectomy

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DVM MS PhD CSAVP