Muscular Dystrophy (Dysphagia-associated)
Muscular dystrophies are examples of degenerative myopathic conditions of both dogs and cats. These diseases are exemplified by an X-linked disease of golden retrievers and other breeds. In humans, this type of muscular dystrophy is referred to as Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. These disease processes result from gene-associated abnormalities of a muscle membrane protein (dystrophin).
Age of Onset: 6months to 9 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Males are more commonly affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Pharyngeal and esophageal dysfunction
Muscle Atrophy
Atrophy of the temporalis and masseter muscles
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Pharyngeal and esophageal dysfunction
Muscle Atrophy
Atrophy of the temporalis and masseter muscles
Brainstem (nucleus ambiguus) and peripheral nerve
Unknown
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