Myasthenia gravis and masticatory muscle myositis in a dog.
A 21-month-old, castrated male Vizsla was presented for pelvic limb weakness, difficulty opening his mouth, ptyalism, voice change, and urinary incontinence. Myasthenia gravis and masticatory myositis were diagnosed. The unusual clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, and case outcome are described, followed by a brief discussion of myasthenia gravis and masticatory myositis.
Clooten
Jennifer K
JK
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. jclooten@ovc.uoguelph.ca
Woods
J P
JP
Smith-Maxie
Laura L
LL
D000818:Animals; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011729:Pyridostigmine Bromide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D011729:Pyridostigmine Bromide