Difference between revisions of "Stomatitis"
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==Typical Signalment== | ==Typical Signalment== | ||
| − | * | + | *Both dogs and cats can develop this condition |
| + | *Breeds of dog predisposed include: | ||
| + | **Greyhounds | ||
| + | **Maltese | ||
| + | **Cavalier King Charles Spaniels | ||
| + | **Minature Schnauzers | ||
| + | **Laborador Retrievers | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | Stomatitis is the inflammation of the mucosa lining any structures within the mouth. This may include the lips, cheeks, tongue and gingiva. | ||
| + | Several different types of stomatitis have been described: | ||
| + | *Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis - Seen on the buccal mucosa that overlie the teeth, especially in the area of the maxillary canine tooth, fourth premolar and the lateral edge of the tongue. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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Typical Signalment
- Both dogs and cats can develop this condition
- Breeds of dog predisposed include:
- Greyhounds
- Maltese
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
- Minature Schnauzers
- Laborador Retrievers
Description
Stomatitis is the inflammation of the mucosa lining any structures within the mouth. This may include the lips, cheeks, tongue and gingiva. Several different types of stomatitis have been described:
- Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis - Seen on the buccal mucosa that overlie the teeth, especially in the area of the maxillary canine tooth, fourth premolar and the lateral edge of the tongue.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory tests
Biopsy
Treatment
- ==Prognosis==
- ==References==