Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a progressive disorder characterized by accumulation of swollen axons distributed throughout the central nervous system.
Age of Onset: 1-2 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs worsen over 2-4 years
Clinical signs worsen over 2-4 years
Clinical Signs:
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Head (Intention) tremor
Proprioception
General proprioception remains intact
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Head (Intention) tremor
Proprioception
General proprioception remains intact
Central nervous system- Multifocal
Autosomal recessive RNF170 mutation
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https://vet.purdue.edu/addl/tests/fees.php?id=489
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