Paramyotonia Congenita (Paradoxical (Pseudo)Myotonia)
Paramyotonia congenita (Paradoxical myotonia) occurs due to altered neuronal membrane excitability resulting in transient episodes of persistent muscle contraction and stiffness.
Pseudomyotonia is a disorder characterized by nonpainful muscle stiffness resulting from a defect in Ca2+ ion movement at the end of muscle contraction, resulting in delayed muscle relaxation.
Pseudomyotonia is a disorder characterized by nonpainful muscle stiffness resulting from a defect in Ca2+ ion movement at the end of muscle contraction, resulting in delayed muscle relaxation.
Age of Onset: 3 months - 2 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs are transient, non-progressive, and recurrent. Often associated with exercise, excitement, and temperature extremes. Episodes commonly last a few seconds and spontaneously resolve with rest
Clinical signs are transient, non-progressive, and recurrent. Often associated with exercise, excitement, and temperature extremes. Episodes commonly last a few seconds and spontaneously resolve with rest
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Generalized muscle stiffness
Lateral recumbency
Collapse
Movement
“Stiff” gait
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Apnea and cyanosis
Muscle Atrophy
Appendicular muscle hypertrophy
Posture and Appearance
Generalized muscle stiffness
Lateral recumbency
Collapse
Movement
“Stiff” gait
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Apnea and cyanosis
Muscle Atrophy
Appendicular muscle hypertrophy
Diffuse neuromuscular
Autosomal recessive SLC7A10 gene mutation
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