An oral
epulis is a tumor or tumor - like growth on the gum line of a dog.
Not exact matches
An
epulis may
be suspected by its location and appearance, but it
is necessary to biopsy the
tumor to distinguish if from other oral
tumors.
If the
epulis is small and all of the
tumor is removed, the prognosis
is good.
A wide margin (large portion of healthy tissue around the
tumor, possible including some bone) needs to
be taken to assure all of the
epulis is removed.
If an owner's dog
was affected by
epulis, the person needs to perform routine check - ups as recommended by the vet in order to monitor the dog for potential recurrence of the
tumor.