Difference between revisions of "Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex"
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*Ptyalism | *Ptyalism | ||
*Weight loss | *Weight loss | ||
| + | *Cachexia | ||
| + | *Bilateral erythematous, ulcerative and/or proliferative lesions of the gingiva | ||
| + | *Submandibular lymphadenopathy | ||
| + | *Variable amounts of plaque and calculus accumulation | ||
| + | *Missing teeth | ||
| + | *Loose teeth | ||
===Oral Examination=== | ===Oral Examination=== | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 12 August 2009
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Typical Signalment
- No sex, age or breed predilection
- Pure breed cats seem to develop disease of greater severity. These include:
- Siamese
- Himalayan
- Burmese
- Abyssinian
- Persian
- Median age of those affected is 7 years (range 4 months - 17 years)
Description
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
- Halitosis
- Dysphagia
- Ptyalism
- Weight loss
- Cachexia
- Bilateral erythematous, ulcerative and/or proliferative lesions of the gingiva
- Submandibular lymphadenopathy
- Variable amounts of plaque and calculus accumulation
- Missing teeth
- Loose teeth
Oral Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Treatment
References
- Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition) BSAVA
- Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual