Stomatitis/Glossitis Flashcards

1
Q

Inflammation of the tongue is known as what?

A

Glossitis

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2
Q

Which is the more common cause of stomatitis/glossitis: viral or bacterial?

A

Viral

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3
Q

What are 2 feline viruses that cause oral lesions?

A
  • Feline rhinotracheitis virus

- Feline calici virus

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4
Q

What are 3 viruses that may result in stomatitis?

A
  • Canine distemper
  • CAV
  • Feline panleukopenia
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5
Q

What are 2 feline viruses that are commonly associated with chronic recurrent stomatitis?

A
  • Feline leukemia virus

- Feline Immunodeficiency virus

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6
Q

What metabolic condition can lead to stomatitis/glossitis where the primary irritation is thought to result from ammonia produced by bacterial action on the urea in the saliva of a uremic animal?

A

Uremia

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7
Q

What metabolic condition can lead to stomatitis/glossitis in association with immunosuppression and secondary infection?

A

Cushing’s disease

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8
Q

What metabolic condition can lead to stomatitis/glossitis due to reduced resistance to disease?

A

Diabetes mellitus

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9
Q

Glossitis/stomatitis may develop secondary to the erosion or ulceration of what?

A

Oral neoplasms

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10
Q

What are 4 auto-immune diseases that can, but rarely, cause stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Pemphigus vulgaris/erythematosus
  • Bullous pemphigoid
  • Systemic lupus erythmatosus
  • Discoid lupus erythmatosus
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11
Q

What is idiopathic stomatitis also known as?

A

Recurrent necrotising stomatitis

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12
Q

What dog breed is recurrent necrotising stomatitis seen in?

A

Maltese

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13
Q

What does CUPS stand for?

A

Canine Ulcerative Paradontal Syndrome

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14
Q

A possibly immune-mediated excessive inflammatory reaction to bacterial antigens in dental plaque is known as what?

A

Recurrent necrotising stomatitis

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15
Q

What is the etiology of lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis of cats?
What type of mechanism is suspected?

A
  • Unknown

- Immunologic mechanism

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16
Q

What is an example of a plant that may cause oral disease when chewed on by a dog?

A

Dieffenbachia

17
Q

What are 3 possible clinical signs that can be seen with stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Anorexia
  • Ptyalism
  • Halitosis
18
Q

What is usually the reason behind anorexia seen with stomatitis/glossitis?

A

Anorexia due to pain

19
Q

What are 4 possible appearances of saliva seen with stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Thick “ropey” saliva
  • Serosanguinous
  • Purulent
  • Malodorous
20
Q

Malodorous breath is known as what?

A

Halitosis

21
Q

What are 2 metabolic conditions that can display very distinct forms of halitosis?

A
  • Diabetes mellitus

- Uremia

22
Q

What is an important differential for halitosis?

Especially in what breed?

A
  • Lipfold dermatitis

- Spaniels

23
Q

Erosion or ulceration can be seen mainly on mucosal surfaces in contact with the teeth in what condition?

A

Recurrent necrotizing stomatitis

24
Q

Large ulcerations on the tongue and other mucus membranes of the mouth can be seen with what syndrome?
What is another name for this?
This is associated with what virus?

A
  • Feline upper respiratory syndrome
  • Snuffles
  • Feline Calici virus
25
Q

Which lymph nodes can be enlarged with stomatitis/glossitis?

A

Submandibular lymph nodes

26
Q

To perform a thorough examination of the mouth, what might need to be done to the patient?

A

Sedation or anesthesia

27
Q

What are 6 aspects of the oral cavity that should be examined closely?

A
  • Gingival surfaces
  • Lingual surfaces
  • Pharynx
  • Hard palate
  • Soft palate
  • Teeth
28
Q

What are 3 procedures that can be used to evaluate the types and proportion of microflora present with stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Wet smears
  • Impression smears
  • Superficial scrapings
29
Q

Biopsies for histopathology are often taken when what is suspected?

A

Oral neoplasia

30
Q

Immuno-fluorescent antibody tests (IFA) are used when what are the suspected cause of glossitis/stomatitis?

A

Auto-immune diseases

31
Q

What is a major problem with bacterial cultures and antibiograms for stomatitis/glossitis?

A

Most of the bacteria present are opportunistic and have little to do with the primary etiology.

32
Q

What should be evaluated if uremia is a suspected cause of stomatitis/glossitis?
If Diabetes mellitus is suspected?

A
  • Blood urea/creatinine

- Urine and/or blood glucose

33
Q

What 2 types of drugs can be given in severe cases of stomatitis/glossitis to alleviate inflammation and pain?
What needs to be done first?

A
  • Analgesics and anti-inflammatories

- Evaluate hydration status and rule out renal failure first.

34
Q

Systemic antimicrobial therapy is most effective for what type of bacteria?

A

Anaerobes

35
Q

What are 2 types of synthetic penicillins that can be given to treat stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Amoxycillin

- Amoxycillin and clavulanic acid

36
Q

What are 2 other types of antibiotics besides synthetic penicillins that can be used to treat stomatitis/glossitis?

A
  • Clindamycin

- Metronidazole

37
Q

How long should antimicrobials be given for?

A

Minimum of 21 days

38
Q

Inflammation of the oral mucosa is known as what?

A

Stomatitis