Focal form of acquired myasthenia gravis with megaesophagus in a Yorkshire terrier dog

Acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis concurrent with acquired myasthenia gravis in a West Highland white terrier dog

BACKGROUND Acute Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis, an animal model for the axonal form of the Guillain - Barre Syndrome in humans and the acquired myasthenia gravis are different autoimmune disorders affecting the peripheral nerves and the neuromuscular junction, respectively. Both lead to muscle weakness and possible respiratory failure. The coexistence of these two entities combined in the sam...

Focal myasthenia gravis in a dog.

A 10-month-old American cocker spaniel was evaluated for megaesophagus, aspiration pneumonia, but no appendicular muscle weakness. During hospitalization, weakness of the facial muscles developed, this resolved with anticholinesterase administration. Serum antibodies against acetylcholine receptors were documented, confirming the diagnosis of focal myasthenia gravis. Diagnosis, management, and ...

Thymectomy in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

A case of myasthenia gravis in a 15 years old girl is pre·sented. The disease was present for 5 years before thymectomy was performed. Indications for thymectomy, preoperative pre­paration, anesthetic and surgical management is -discussed. 

Myasthenia gravis in the dog.

An account is given of four cases of myasthenia gravis in the dog. All animals showed fatigue, and considerably reduced tolerance to exercise. Recovery followed rest or treatment with neostigmine. Three animals, two of which are still alive, had dilatation of the oesophagus. The fourth eventually died from an aortic body tumour. The occurrence of myasthenia in the dog may be of value in elucida...

[Myasthenia gravis in the dog].