SAM 2 TEST 2- intro + esophagus Flashcards
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing and or chewing
ptyalism
excessive production of saliva, hypersalivation
regurigatation
passive explosion of material from pharynx or esophagus
vomiting
forceful explosion of stomach contents through the mouth
hematemesis
blood in vomitus
borborygmi
bowel sounds
diarrhea
steatorrhea
tenesmus
straining to defecate
hematochezia
frank blood in or around stool
obstipation
severe or complete (inability to pass stools) constipation
dyschezia
painful defecation
Canine Oral Papillomatosis
Papillomavirus in dogs
Transmission via saliva, grooming, playing1-2 month’s incubation Mucosal surface – pale, smooth growths at first then rough and irregular
with fronds “Cauliflower Like”
Will go away as pup’s immune system matures
EPULIDES
EPULIDES – ODONTOGENIC NEOPLASM
From periodontal ligament – seen mostly in dogs BENIGN – do not metastasize
On gingiva, near teeth, especially incisor
Firm & Irregular
+/- symptomatic
Older Dogs, rarely cats
Breed: ANY, Shetland Sheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs
Peripheral Odontogenic Fibromaa
(Fibromatous & Ossifying Epulis)
Non invasive, solitary, +/- pedunculated, non ulcerated Surgery Curative
Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma
Invasive +/- bone destruction Often needs large resection including bone to be curative +/- RT
What is the number one oral maligant neoplasm in the dog?
Maligant melanoma - #1 in DOG 2/3 pigmented
1/3 unpigmented
Metastasis not uncommon – LNs, Lung
What is the number one malignant oral neoplasm in the cat?
Squamous cell carcinoma - #1 in Cat, #2 in Dog Ulcerated, erosive lesions
EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA COMPLEX
Feline – any age
‘Rodent Ulcer’
Suspect hypersensitivity reaction Fleas/other insects, environment, diet
Can occur together or separately & range in size Eosinophilic Plaque – not on face Eosinophilic Granuloma – lip or chin swelling Indolent Ulcer – ulcers of mouth
What’s the treatment for eosinophilic granuloma complex?
What about the prognosis?
Minimum data base i.e. CBC, Chemistry, UA Evaluate lesions for infection
Impression smear and biopsy
Tx can include:
Food trial
Steroid – tapering course pending response Flea control
Pain management
Treat secondary infection
Prognosis is good Recurrence is common
GINGIVOSTOMATITIS
Severe chronic inflammation of gingiva and oral mucosa FELINE > CANINE
Abnormal immune response to plaque
Starts around a tooth; extends
Can be associated with: FIV
What’s the treatment for gingivostomatitis?
Medical management with oral hygiene control
Routine periodontal treatments
Brushing
Immune mod medications such as prednisone or other immune mod meds
_* Full mouth extractions * +/- medications after_
PHARYNGEAL DISEASE
Foreign Body
Inflammation or Infection
Primary or secondary to neoplasia or foreign body Abscess
Obstruction/Compression Salivary Gland disease
Neoplasia (i.e. salivary, thyroid, tonsilar) Lymphadenopathy