Nemaline Rod Myopathy (Subacute Progressive Myopathy)
Myopathies are a diverse group of disorders affecting skeletal muscles. Nemaline rod myopathy is a specific form of myopathy diagnosed histopathologically based on the presence of pathognomonic nemaline rods in muscle biopsies.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs worsen over time
Clinical signs worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Stunted growth
Plantigrade stance
Adducted elbows and hocks
Abducted stifles
Patellar tendon laxity
Movement
Stiff and stilted gait
Reluctance to stand or walk
Proprioception
Exercise Intolerance
Collapse
Cranial Nerves
Tongue protruding
Reduced jaw tone
Spinal Reflexes
Absent patellar reflexes
Special functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Dyspnea after exercise
Posture and Appearance
Stunted growth
Plantigrade stance
Adducted elbows and hocks
Abducted stifles
Patellar tendon laxity
Movement
Stiff and stilted gait
Reluctance to stand or walk
Proprioception
Exercise Intolerance
Collapse
Cranial Nerves
Tongue protruding
Reduced jaw tone
Spinal Reflexes
Absent patellar reflexes
Special functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Dyspnea after exercise
Diffuse neuromuscular
Unknown
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