Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)
Craniomandibular osteopathy results from an abnormal non-neoplastic proliferation of the bones of the cranium.
Age of Onset: Less than 1 year old
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs progress over a short period of time
Clinical signs progress over a short period of time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Head shy
Reduced appetite
Mild behavioral changes (acting overly cautiois in situations of potential head contact)
Posture and Appearance
Abnormally shaped or swollen cranium
Difficulty opening the jaw
Enlargement of the jaw
Painful Reactions
Painful on palpation of the side and dorsal aspect of the face
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Head shy
Reduced appetite
Mild behavioral changes (acting overly cautiois in situations of potential head contact)
Posture and Appearance
Abnormally shaped or swollen cranium
Difficulty opening the jaw
Enlargement of the jaw
Painful Reactions
Painful on palpation of the side and dorsal aspect of the face
Cranium and mandible
Unknown
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