Mandibular Odontoma in a Cow: A Rare Case and Its Surgical Management
Author(s):
PL Parmar, SK Jhala, DB Zala, PD Gopani, VS Dabas and SH Talekar
Abstract:
Odontomas are rare, benign dental tumors that arise from abnormal development of tooth-forming tissues. Though more commonly seen in humans and small animals, odontomas can also occur in cattle, often going unnoticed until the growth becomes large enough to cause clinical signs. A case of cow was presented with odontoma involving lower jaw, sized approximately of a melon hence needed surgical excision. Surgery was performed using Butorphanol @ 0.02mg/kg IM and Diazepam @ 0. 2mg/kg IV as preanesthetic and thiopentone sodium @ 10mg/kg till effect was used for induction and maintenance. Entire mass was excised and mucosal flaps were apposed using horizontal mattress sutures. The animal showed uneventful recovery on 14th post-operative day.
How to cite this article:
PL Parmar, SK Jhala, DB Zala, PD Gopani, VS Dabas, SH Talekar. Mandibular Odontoma in a Cow: A Rare Case and Its Surgical Management. Pharma Innovation 2025;14(10):01-03.
