Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex

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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