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Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex (view source)
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==Description==
Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex is a poorly understood condition. It presents as erythematous, ulcerative lesions of the gingiva, buccal mucosa, lips, palatoglossal folds and the lateral pharyngeal walls. No clear aetiology has yet been discovered but many different causes of the condition have been proposed:
Hypersensitivity to oral antigens,bacterial conditions including ''Porphyromonas'' sp and ''Haemobartonella henselae''. The following viruses have also been implemented [[Feline Calicivirus|Feline calicivirus]] (FCV),[[Feline Herpesvirus 1|Feline herpesvirus]] (FHV), [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)|Feline immunodeficiency virus]] (FIV),[[Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)|Feline leukaemia virus]] (FeLV) and Feline coronavirus (FCoV).
==Typical Signalment==
==Typical Signalment==
No sex, age or breed predilection. Pure breed cats seem to develop disease of greater severity. These include:
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The median age of those affected is 7 years (range 4 months - 17 years).
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of this condition can usually be made on the clinical appearance of the oral lesions and symptoms, together with a lack of response to professional teeth cleaning and home dental care.
Diagnosis of this condition can usually be made on the clinical appearance of the oral lesions and symptoms, together with a lack of response to professional teeth cleaning and home dental care.
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Include halitosis, dysphagia, ptyalism, weight loss, cachexia, bilateral erythematous, ulcerative and/or proliferative lesions of the gingiva, submandibular lymphadenopathy and variable amounts of plaque and calculus accumulation.
Additionally teeth are often loose or missing.
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Tests to eliminate underlying viral causes include virus testing for [[Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)|FIV]], [[Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)|FeLV]] and an Oral Swab for [[Feline Calicivirus|FCV]].
Routine haematology and biochemistry are also useful to screen for underlying disease. High globulin levels may be indicative of a hypersensitive state.
===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
Full mouth radiography should be carried out to assess the teeth, alveolar bone and also to identify any broken roots.
Full skull radiography should be carried out to assess the teeth, alveolar bone and also to identify any broken roots.
===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
The aim of treatment of this condition is to improve the hygiene of the oral cavity. Initial treatment can include the following:
The aim of treatment of this condition is to improve the hygiene of the oral cavity. Initial treatment can include the following: Treating any underlying/existing dental disease, client education of the disease process and client education in dental homecare (diet and daily teeth brushing)
[[Antibiotics]] may also be necessary and a dental scale and polish is recommended.
[[Steroids|Corticosteroids]] are often required to control inflammation when there is a hypersensitive response.
More advanced cases that have not responded to initial treatments may require a gingivectomy, repeated scale and polishing and extraction of cheek teeth followed by flushing of the alveolar sockets with saline or chlorhexidine (considered by many to be the most effective treatment)
Additionally [[Steroids|Corticosteroids]] are often required to control inflammation when there is a hypersensitive response.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Partly due to our lack of understanding of this condition, feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex is frustrating to treat. Many patients fail to respond to treatment, even after full mouth extraction. In these cases it is thought that the oral bacteria that remain are sufficient to maintain inflammation. In cases that undergo prolonged ineffective medical treatment, the disease appears to become more refractory to further treatment.
Partly due to the lack of understanding of this condition, feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex is frustrating to treat. Many patients fail to respond to treatment, even after full mouth extraction. In these cases it is thought that the oral bacteria that remain are sufficient to maintain inflammation. In cases that undergo prolonged ineffective medical treatment, the disease appears to become more refractory to further treatment.
==References==
==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'''(Eighth edition)''Merial''
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