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===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies.
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies.
===Pathology===
Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on the surface.
Lymphoid follicles on the [[Soft Palate - Anatomy & Physiology|soft palate]] may enlarge and proliferate.
Often see white spots due to epithelial hyperplasia and increased mucous secretion, these can be scraped off to leave ordinary mucosa underneath.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment is both symptomatic to control the clinical signs as well as specific to the cause of the condition. The underlying cause should be sought and treated appropriately.
Treatment is both symptomatic to control the clinical signs as well as specific to the cause of the condition. The underlying cause should be sought and treated appropriately.
Thorough teeth cleaning is necessary as well as systemic [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] (effective against aeobes and anaerobes)
Thorough teeth cleaning is necessary as well as systemic [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] (effective against aeobes and anaerobes).
Oral rinses such as chlorhexidine may also be useful.
Oral rinses such as chlorhexidine may also be useful.
[[Steroids|Corticosteriods]] have been suggested with cases of chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis.
[[Steroids|Corticosteriods]] have been suggested with cases of chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis.