Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

A multimodal approach to diagnosing oral and maxillofacial lesions in veterinary speciesLesions of the oral cavity and jaws can be unique, and often represent a diagnostic challenge to the clinician and pathologist. Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on methods for establishing a diagnosis and set of differential diagnoses. The gross and microscopic features of every lesion are described in detail, with color images, illustrations, and diagrams to support the text.The authors stress a holistic approach for establishing a meaningful diagnosis, considering patient signalment, lesion history, the opinion of the submitting clinician, and imaging findings. As they play a key role in diagnosis, the unique aspects of tooth development and the histologic features of oral tissues are also described in detail.Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology:* Provides the only text dedicated solely to veterinary oral and maxillofacial pathology* Guides the pathologist through the thought process of diagnosing oral and maxillofacial lesions* Focuses on mammalian companion animals, including dogs, cats, and horses, with some coverage of ruminants, camelids, and laboratory animal species* Features access to video clips narrating the process of histological diagnosis on a companion websiteWritten for veterinary pathologists, veterinary dentists, oral surgeons, and resident trainees, Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is a must-have resource for diagnosing and treating oral and maxillofacial pathology of veterinary species.