Megaesophagus (Congenital)
Congenital megaesophagus is characterized by esophageal dilation from a lack of esophageal peristalsis due to a neuromuscular disorder.
Age of Onset: Less than 2 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Clinical signs listed include other common dysfunctions associated with neurogenic megaesophagus
Posture and Appearance
**Emaciation
**Lethargy
Movement
Exercise intolerance
Collapse
Weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Coughing
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Hypersalivation
**Regurgitation
Respiratory distress (secondary to aspiration)
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
Nasal discharge
Clinical signs listed include other common dysfunctions associated with neurogenic megaesophagus
Posture and Appearance
**Emaciation
**Lethargy
Movement
Exercise intolerance
Collapse
Weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Coughing
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Hypersalivation
**Regurgitation
Respiratory distress (secondary to aspiration)
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
Nasal discharge
Neuromuscular
Unknown
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