Ultrastructural findings in idiopathic facial paralysis in the dog.
Unilateral facial paralysis of sudden onset is described in three dogs. Buccal nerve samples revealed widespread wallerian degeneration, and some attempts at regeneration. Regeneration was not sufficient to restore normal function.
Wright
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Department of Pathology, Royal Veterinary College, London, U.K.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D009186:Myelin Sheath / Q000473:pathology; D009413:Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012583:Schwann Cells / Q000473:pathology; D014855:Wallerian Degeneration