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Laryngeal Paralysis (Congenital)
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  • Clinical Features
  • Neurolocalization
  • Genetics
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Congenital laryngeal paralysis occurs through neurodegeneration of the recurrent laryngeal nerve which innervates the cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle resulting in the arytenoid cartilages not abducting normally.
Age of Onset: 4-8 months of age is most common but can present at any age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
​Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
*Laryngeal paralysis may be associated with additional polyneuropathies

Movement

Collapse
Pelvic limb weakness

Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits

Special Functions
(e.g. respiration; urination)

Dyspnea
Exercise intolerance
Stertor
Inspiratory stridor

Muscle Atrophy
Atrophy of cricoarytenoideus dorsalis - no apparent on clinical examination

Other
Cough
Hoarse bark
Noisy breathing (wheezing)​
Peripheral nerves/neuromuscular junction
Autosomal dominant inheritance
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