Autoimmune Conditions Affecting the Mouth Flashcards
What is juvenile periodontitis?
A condition in young cats less than 3 years of age, characterized by minimal plaque and calculus but severe gingival inflammation
How is juvenile periodontitis treated?
COHAT and daily home care
What is an autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against component of the protein structures that hold the cells together and results in oral blisters or ulcerative oral and mucocutaneous lesions?
Pemphigus vulgaris
What is an autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against the structures that hold the epithelium to the connective tissue?
Bullous pemphigoid
What are the clinical findings of Bullous pemphigoid?
Erythematous, erosive, blistering, and or ulcerative oral lesions
What is an autoimmune disease that is caused by autoantibodies against both the nucleus and cytoplasm?
Lupus erythematosus
What is an autoimmune disease that affects the temporal, masseter, and medial and lateral pterygoid muscles?
Masticatory muscle myositis
What are the acute clinical signs of Masticatory muscle myositis?
Acute bilateral swelling of the jaw muscles Drooling Pain on opening the mouth Third eyelid protrusion Red eyes Exophthalmos
What breed of dog does Masticatory muscle myositis mainly affect?
Large breed and Cavalier King Charles
What is Masticatory muscle myositis caused by?
THe body mistaking 2M fibers in the muscles of the jaw for bacteria
How is Masticatory muscle myositis diagnosed?
By biopsy of the temporalis or masseter muscles or the 2M antibody assay
How is Masticatory muscle myositis treated?
Coricosteroids (Prednisone)
Feeding very soft or liquid food during recovery
What is Masticatory muscle myositis often misdiagnosed as?
Retroorbital abscess
