Focal myasthenia gravis in a dog

Can Vet J. 1997 Aug;38(8):493-5.

Abstract

A 10-month-old American cocker spaniel was evaluated for megaesophagus, aspiration pneumonia, but no appendicular muscle weakness. During hospitalization, weakness of the facial muscles developed, this resolved with anticholinesterase administration. Serum antibodies against acetylcholine receptors were documented, confirming the diagnosis of focal myasthenia gravis. Diagnosis, management, and medical treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Autoantibodies / immunology
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases / blood
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dogs
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Achalasia / veterinary
  • Hypothyroidism / diagnosis
  • Hypothyroidism / veterinary
  • Male
  • Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis / drug therapy
  • Myasthenia Gravis / veterinary*
  • Neostigmine / therapeutic use
  • Receptors, Cholinergic / immunology

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Receptors, Cholinergic
  • Neostigmine