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Maltese with Stomatitis Update

by Brett on Aug.28, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

Erythema Multiforme was the diagnosis based upon histopath. The picutures here are before and after prednisone and antibiotic therapy of the palatal mucosa. Dermatology rechecked this patient at two weeks post immunosuppressive doses of pred, saw and excellent response and then start to taper. This is two weeks later. Nice response however the view of the caudal buccal mucosa shows epithelial sloughing and severe stomatitis consistent with chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis (CUPS). Since no other potential causes coexisted with onset the EM is thought to have been a result of the antigenic properties of the oral pathogens and that the CUPS was the inciting event. High pred doses were resumed with recheck scheduled in two weeks.

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Maltese Dog with Severe Stomatitis and Rhinitits

by Brett on Aug.07, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

This case presented last week at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Orlando. Female 5 year old Maltese. Severe generalized stomatitis with sublingual and palatal involvement. The nasal mucosa was extremely hyperemic. Prolific mucopurulent oral and nasal discharge. Previous biopsy non-specific inflammation. Mucocutaneous nasal and oral biopsy’s pending. Derm consult suggests either mucocutaneous pyoderma or autoimmune. No visible cutaneous lesions. Derm prescribed immunosuppressive doses of pred and Clavamox. Biopsy suggests erythema multiforme. Second option sought at U of Wisconsin with Dr. Dubielzig.

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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Link to a recent article I was interveiwed for on digital dental radiography

by Brett on Aug.06, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

Here is a link to an article on veterinary dental digital radiography. Those of you contemplating this addition to your practice should find it informing.

http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-education-series/digital-dental-difference.aspx

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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Atlanta Update

by Brett on Aug.06, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

For all of our referring veterinarians in Atlanta we are no longer at GVS. Please call toll free: 1-877-771-1107 for appts or case questions.
Thank you,
Brett

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Maltese Dog with Severe Stomatitis and Rhinitits

by Brett on Aug.02, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

This case presented last week at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Orlando. Female 5 year old Maltese. Severe generalized stomatitis with sublingual and palatal involvement. The nasal mucosa was extremely hyperemic. Prolific mucopurulent oral and nasal discharge. Previous biopsy non-specific inflammation. Mucocutaneous nasal and oral biopsy’s pending. Derm consult suggests either mucocutaneous pyoderma or autoimmune. No visible cutaneous lesions. Derm prescribed immunosuppressive doses of pred and Clavamox. I will post the biopsy findings and our approach to care next week when I receive the results.

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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President, American Veterinary Dental Society
AVDS

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