Acquired idiopathic laryngeal paralysis as a prominent feature of generalised neuromuscular disease in 39 dogs

Jeffery, N.D., Talbot, C.E. , Smith, P.M. and Bacon, N.J. (2006) Acquired idiopathic laryngeal paralysis as a prominent feature of generalised neuromuscular disease in 39 dogs. Veterinary Record, 158(1), pp. 17-21. (doi: 10.1136/vr.158.1.17)

Abstract

A retrospective evaluation of 17 dogs treated surgically for idiopathic acquired laryngeal paralysis demonstrated a marked variability in outcome, with many dogs continuing to exhibit weakness and exercise tolerance. In a subsequent prospective study, 22 consecutive affected dogs were tested for neurological deficits by neurological examination, electrodiagnostic evaluation, and blood analysis to measure thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone and to detect any evidence of myasthenia gravis. Clinical neurological deficits and/or electrodiagnostic abnormalities were found in each case. There was limited evidence that specific neurological deficits were associated with a poor prognosis for full recovery of exercise tolerance. None of the dogs was positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies, and only three showed evidence of thyroid dysfunction.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Stalin, Mrs Catherine
• Authors: Jeffery, N.D., Talbot, C.E., Smith, P.M., and Bacon, N.J.
• Subjects: S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF600 Veterinary Medicine
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Veterinary Record
• Publisher: B M J Group
• ISSN: 0042-4900
• ISSN (Online): 2042-7670