title: Acquired myasthenia gravis in a poodle.
abstract: An 11-year-old, spayed female, teacup poodle was evaluated for a chronic cough, lethargy, hindlimb weakness, and reluctance to exercise. Thoracic radiographs revealed megaesophagus and aspiration pneumonia. Serum antibodies against acetylcholine receptors confirmed the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The unusual clinical history and case outcome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. richard@uoguelph.ca
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000662:veterinary*; D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic