Yam, P.S. , Shelton, G.D. and Simpson, J.W. (1996) Megaoesophagus secondary to acquired myasthenia gravis. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 37(4), pp. 179-183. (doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01957.x) (PMID:8731405)
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Abstract
Fifteen dogs with confirmed adult onset idiopathic megaoesophagus, in which no generalised muscle weakness was observed, were tested for the presence of acetylcholine receptor antibodies. Of these, six were found to have values greater than 0–6 nmol/litre, previously determined to be diagnostic of acquired myasthenia gravis. The mean serum titre value for these dogs was 5–59 nmol/litre (range 0–78 to 8–72 nmol/litre). It appears that a significant proportion of dogs presenting with megaoesophagus have myasthenia gravis and, if a prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be instituted, clinical signs may improve.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Yam, Dr Philippa |
| Authors: | Yam, P.S., Shelton, G.D., and Simpson, J.W. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Small Animal Practice |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0022-4510 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1748-5827 |
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