My dog has a jaw papilloma. Will it go away or needs removal?

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My dog has what I believe is a papilloma on his jaw. It has been there for about 3 months and has grown in size and is now the size of a large blueberry. I went to a vet who said it looks like a papilloma and only gave me the option for surgery. I then researched that surgery is usually a last option if it is bothering the pet or causing harm.. is this something that can go away on its own or should I have it removed?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Papillomas are typically found on the lips, gums, and mouth, and oral papillomas can go away on their own. It typically takes one to five months for them to go away, but some do stay permanently. I would recommend having the lump biopsied just to confirm that it is a papilloma. Once it is confirmed that it is a papilloma, then you can leave it to see if it goes away on it's own, or remove it if it keeps growing bigger or bothers your dog.

My dog has a jaw papilloma. Will it go away or needs removal?

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