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Myotonia in a cocker spaniel
S L Hill1, G D Shelton, T M Lenehan
1San Diego Veterinary Referral Services, California 92108, USA.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|November 1, 1995
Summary
This study reports the first case of congenital myotonia in a cocker spaniel, a skeletal muscle disorder causing delayed muscle relaxation. The diagnosis was confirmed through clinical, electrophysiological, and histopathological evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Muscle Disorders
- Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Background:
- Congenital myotonia is a rare skeletal muscle disorder characterized by delayed muscle relaxation.
- The pathophysiology of congenital myotonia is not fully understood and remains controversial.
- This condition affects voluntary, mechanical, and electrical muscle stimulation.