A thorough oral examination under general anaesthesia is often required to aid the diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made by gross visualisation of the lesions
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A thorough oral examination under general anaesthesia is often required to aid the diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made by gross visualisation of the lesions.
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The mandibular lymph node smay also be enlarged.
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===Laboratory Tests===
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Clinical pathology may be carried out to assess renal function in the case of uraemic stomatitis.
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Culture and sensitivity tests may be required to aid diagnosis and enable specific treatment.
===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as pemphigus or other immunopathies
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as pemphigus or other immunopathies