Incidence of epulides in the dog: A retrospective histopathological study

• Main Authors: Dinev Ivan, Borissov I., Dimov D.
• Format: Article
• Language: srp
• Published: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade 2004-01-01
• Series: Veterinarski Glasnik
• Subjects: dogs; epulides; incidence
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-2457/2004/0350-24570402113D.pdf

The retrospective histopathological study of 468 samples of tumour material obtained from dogs, referred to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora during the period 1991-2000 showed that 29 specimens (6.19%) were epulides. According to their histogenesis, the lesions were classified in two primary groups: reactive lesions – 37.94% and peripheral odontogenic tumours – 62.06%. Epulides were most commonly encountered in males (68.96%) compared to females (31.04%). The average age of affected dogs was 4 years for both genders. In 18 cases (62.06%), the lesions were mandibular whereas in 11 (37.94%) – maxillar. The highest predilection to epulides was observed in German Shepherds – 27.58%.