Hereditary Polyneuropathy/Neuropathy
Hereditary polyneuropathy/neuropathy is an idiopathic degeneration of nerves often characterized by axonal degeneration and hypomyelination.
Age of Onset: 7-18 months of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs worsen over time
Clinical signs worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavior
Crying
Posture and Appearance
Paraphimosis
Movement
Ataxia
Paresis to paralysis (thoracic limb > pelvic limb)
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Reduced palpebral reflexes
Muscle Atrophy
General muscle atrophy
Muscles of mastication (CN V)
Other
Salivation
Behavior
Crying
Posture and Appearance
Paraphimosis
Movement
Ataxia
Paresis to paralysis (thoracic limb > pelvic limb)
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Reduced palpebral reflexes
Muscle Atrophy
General muscle atrophy
Muscles of mastication (CN V)
Other
Salivation
Spinal cord
Unknown
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