Sphingomyelinosis (Niemann Pick Type C)
Sphingomyelinosis is a lipid storage disorder characterized by a lack of sphingomyelinase resulting in excess sphingomyelin accumulation within the central nervous and reticuloendothelial systems.
Age of Onset: 2-4 months of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs progress over the course of several months
Clinical signs progress over the course of several months
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Stupor
Paropsis
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Head tremor
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficit
Cranial Nerves
Nystagmus
Loss of equilibrium/balance
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Stupor
Paropsis
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Head tremor
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficit
Cranial Nerves
Nystagmus
Loss of equilibrium/balance
Diffuse intracranial
Unknown
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