Digestive Diseases Flashcards
Gingivitis
reversible inflammation of the gingiva that affects all structures involved in tooth attachment
What is periodontal disease?
This is a collective term used to describe plaque-induced inflammation of the gums
Periodontitis
Irreversible inflammation that results in damage to the periodontal ligament and bone destruction
Gingival hyperplasia
the result of chronic inflammation of the gingiva
__ is the earliest sign of periodontal disease
Gingivitis
The direct result of an accumulation of bacterial plaque
Gingivitis
If left untreated, gingivitis will progress to periodontitis, and _ _ will occur
tooth loss
Periodontal disease can lead to many other systemic illnesses like
Kidney disease, Liver disease, Heart disease
Prevention of periodontal disease
good oral hygiene, dental chews, special diets, routine cleanings, treat gingivitis early
Tx of periodontal disease
dental cleaning/polishing, antibiotics
Stomatitis in cats
chronic, inflammatory, suspected immune-mediated hypersensitivity to oral plaque
Tx for stomatitis in cats is targeted at
reducing plaque, immune system suppression, reducing allergenic stimulation, full mouth extractions
What is mucocele
an excess accumulation of saliva in the SQ tissue surrounding a salivary gland
Etiology of Salivary Mucocele
idiopathic
Clinical signs of salivary mucocele
large painless swelling over salivary gland, dysphagia, dyspnea, blood-tinged saliva
Tx for salivary mucocele
aspiration of fluid, surgical drainage/removal of gland w/ placement of Penrose drain
Malignant melanoma appear as
dome shaped black/brown lesions
Squamous cell carcinoma appear as
ulcerative, erosive lesions
Malignant oral neoplasia
Malignant melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma
Benign oral neoplasia
Papillomas and Epulides
Papillomas appear as
pale-colored, cauliflower-like growths (may have viral cause)
Epulides occur in the
gingiva near incisors (usually slow growing but some may be locally invasive and cause bone destruction
Clinical signs for oral neoplasia
halitosis, hypersalivation, tooth loss, oral pain
Dx for oral neoplasia
biopsy for definitive dx; must r/o metastasis
Tx for oral neoplasia
wide surgical excision w/ at least 2cm for tumor-free margins, +/- chemotherapy and/or radiation
Prognosis for malignant oral neoplasm
poor even w/ aggressive tx
prognosis for benign oral neoplasm
good w/ surgical resection and/or RT/Chemo
What is esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus
Etiology of esophagitis
physical trauma to esophageal mucosa by irritants, gastroesophageal reflux (GER), dry-pilling cats
Clinical signs for esophagitis
anorexia, dysphagia, excessive salivation, regurgitation
Dx for esophagitis
endoscopy
Clinical signs of esophageal obstruction
retching, exaggerated swallowing, anorexia, dyspnea
Dx for esophageal obstruction
radiology, contrast media, endoscopy
Tx for esophageal obstruction
prompt removal to prevent permanent damage (stricture) to the esophagus
Etiology of acute gastritis/gastroenteritis
acute dietary changes, infections, food allergy, toxins, foreign substances
Clinical signs for acute gastritis/gastroenteritis
anorexia, V+, dehydration, pain in cranial abdomen