Difference between revisions of "Stomatitis"
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*'''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. | *'''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. | *'''Ulcerative stomatitis''' - Ulcerations on the margins of the tongue are common together with a secondary lip-fold dermatitis due to excessive salivation. | ||
| − | *'''Necrotizing stomatitis''' - | + | *'''Necrotizing stomatitis''' - A very painful condition in dogs that may be caused by opportunistic invasion of normal oral flora. Suspected causative organisms include ''Fusobacterium'' and spirochaetes. Invasion of these organisms is thought to be associated with reduced host resistance. |
| + | *'''Uraemic stomatitis''' - Occurs as a result of uraemia due to renal disease. Severe stomatitis and ulceration of the oral mucosa as well as the margins of the tongue are seen with this condition. The lesions occur due to the bacterial degradation of urea to form ammonia together with dehydration and drying of the oral mucosa that results from renal disease. | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 09:42, 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 - A very painful condition in dogs that may be caused by opportunistic invasion of normal oral flora. Suspected causative organisms include Fusobacterium and spirochaetes. Invasion of these organisms is thought to be associated with reduced host resistance.
- Uraemic stomatitis - Occurs as a result of uraemia due to renal disease. Severe stomatitis and ulceration of the oral mucosa as well as the margins of the tongue are seen with this condition. The lesions occur due to the bacterial degradation of urea to form ammonia together with dehydration and drying of the oral mucosa that results from renal disease.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory tests
Biopsy
Treatment
- ==Prognosis==
- ==References==