Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Polyneuropathy confirmed in dogs with laryngeal paralysis
By Thieman, Kelley M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Histopathological confirmation of polyneuropathy in 11 dogs with laryngeal paralysis.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with laryngeal paralysis, which can cause breathing problems, were studied to see if this condition was linked to a broader nerve issue called polyneuropathy. Tests showed that many of these dogs had nerve damage and muscle changes that suggested a more serious underlying problem. Understanding this connection is important for predicting how well these dogs might do in the future. Treatment options for laryngeal paralysis often include surgery or management strategies to help with breathing.
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Abstract
Acquired laryngeal paralysis (LP) is an important cause of upper airway obstruction in dogs. We hypothesize that LP may be part of a generalized polyneuropathy complex. Electro-diagnostic studies were performed in six dogs, and histopathological studies of muscle and nerve biopsies were obtained from 11 dogs diagnosed with acquired LP. Abnormalities in electrodiagnostic procedures were consistent with a generalized polyneuropathy. Loss of large-caliber nerve fibers and axonal degeneration were identified in nerve biopsies, and neurogenic atrophy was observed in muscle specimens. Abnormalities in electrodiagnostic studies and histopathology provide evidence that LP may be part of a generalized polyneuropathy. Establishing a diagnosis of a more involved disease process is relevant for long-term prognosis.
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