title: The clinical examination for neuromuscular disease.
abstract: Neuromuscular disease can present even the most astute clinician with a challenging diagnostic dilemma. This article focuses on the neuroanatomy and the historical, physical, and neurologic examination findings observed in many of the neuromuscular disorders affecting dogs and cats. In addition, some common laboratory tests and imaging modalities used in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease, including routine radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, are discussed. A brief discussion of sensory nerve disorders is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey 07701, USA. engvet@aol.com
authors.forename: Eric N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Glass
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kent
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary