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Computed tomography showed aggressive and extensive multifocal bone lysis, primarily on the left rostral aspect of the skull, affecting the cribriform plate, frontal bone, ethmoid bone, zygomatic bone, and maxilla, with marked left temporal muscle atrophy and near-complete collapse and destruction of the left frontal sinus. Bone biopsy revealed osteoblastic osteosarcoma of the skull. Aside from the physical examination abnormalities, the patient did not exhibit pain, lethargy or anorexia at home or while in hospital. This case is notable for the unusual presentation, clinical manifestation and location of osteoblastic osteosarcoma in dogs. 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