Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex



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

Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex is a poorly understood condition. Many different causes of the condition have been proposed:

  • Hypersensitivity to oral antigens
  • Bacteria (dental plaque)
  • Viruses
    • Feline calicivirus (FCV)
    • Feline herpesvirus (FHV)
    • FIV
    • FeLV
    • Feline coronavirus (FCoV)

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