Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe mouth pain and gingivitis helped by tooth removal
By Baird, Kristin·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Ontario Veterinary Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male 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 confirmed a specific type of gum disease called lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis. The vet decided to remove all of the cat's premolars and molars, which completely resolved his symptoms, allowing him to eat comfortably again.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16048015/