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Plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis in cats: 40 cases (1973-1991)
S D White1, R A Rosychuk, T A Janik
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.
Summary
Plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis in cats often presents with anorexia and difficulty eating. Corticosteroids or injectable gold treatments were most effective for managing this condition in a study of 40 cats.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Immunopathology
- Feline Diseases
Background:
- Plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis is an inflammatory condition affecting cats.
- Understanding its clinical presentation and treatment efficacy is crucial for feline health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical signs, laboratory findings, and treatment outcomes for feline plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis.
- To identify the most effective therapeutic interventions for this condition.
Main Methods:
- Histologic diagnosis of plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis in 40 cats.
- Evaluation of clinical signs, including anorexia and dysphagia.
- Analysis of laboratory findings, focusing on hyperproteinemia and hyperglobulinemia.
- Assessment of treatment responses to various interventions, including corticosteroids and aurothioglucose.
Main Results:
- The median age of affected cats was 7.1 years, with no sex predilection.
- Common clinical signs included anorexia and difficulty prehending food.
- Hyperproteinemia with hyperglobulinemia was the most frequent laboratory abnormality.
- Corticosteroids and injectable gold (aurothioglucose) demonstrated the highest efficacy in clinical sign control.
Conclusions:
- Plasma cell stomatitis-pharyngitis in cats is characterized by specific clinical and laboratory findings.
- Corticosteroids and aurothioglucose are effective treatment options for managing this feline oral inflammatory disease.
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