Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden leg weakness diagnosed with chronic nerve disease
By Molín, Jéssica et al.·Published in Muscle & nerve·2011·Departament de Medicina i Cirurgia Animals, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute clinical onset chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A Rottweiler was brought in for sudden weakness in the back legs, making it hard for him to walk. Tests showed nerve damage that suggested a condition called acute-onset chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (A-CIDP), which affects how nerves communicate with muscles. Unfortunately, despite the diagnosis, the dog did not recover, as the underlying nerve issues were chronic. This case highlights the importance of recognizing sudden weakness in dogs and seeking veterinary care promptly.
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Abstract
We report a case of acute-onset ambulatory paraparesis with electrophysiological abnormalities compatible with axonal and demyelinating lesions in a Rottweiler dog. Although the clinical findings were compatible with acute canine idiopathic polyneuropathy, postmortem investigations revealed a chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy affecting the nerve roots. Due to the combination of acute clinical presentation and chronic pathologic features, this case is consistent with the acute-onset form of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (A-CIDP).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21996805/