Difference between revisions of "Stomatitis"
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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. | Stomatitis is the inflammation of the mucosa lining any structures within the mouth. This may include the lips, cheeks, tongue and gingiva. | ||
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Several different types of stomatitis have been described: | 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. | + | *'''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.Severe ulceration can occur together with gingival recession. |
| + | *'''Ulcerative stomatitis''' - Ulcerations on the margins of the tongue are common together with a secondary lip-fold dermatitis due to excessive salivation. | ||
| + | *'''Necrotizing stomatitis''' - | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 09:32, 19 August 2009
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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.Severe ulceration can occur together with gingival recession.
- Ulcerative stomatitis - Ulcerations on the margins of the tongue are common together with a secondary lip-fold dermatitis due to excessive salivation.
- Necrotizing stomatitis -
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory tests
Biopsy
Treatment
- ==Prognosis==
- ==References==