Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis in a cat.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Baird, Kristin
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary Hospital · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male neutered short-haired cat was brought to the vet because he was having trouble eating and was pawing at his face. The vet found that he had severe gum disease and inflammation in his mouth. A biopsy of the gums confirmed a condition called lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis, which is a type of inflammation. The vet decided to remove all of the cat's premolars and molars, and after this treatment, the cat no longer showed any signs of discomfort.
Abstract
A 12-year-old male neutered short haired cat was presented due to difficulty eating and pawing at the face. Examination revealed severe gingivitis and stomatitis throughout the oral cavity. Gingival biopsy provided a diagnosis of lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis. Extraction of all premolars and molars resulted in elimination of all clinical signs.
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