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Polimiosite idiopática em cão

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Idiopathic polymyositis is defined as the simultaneous inflammation of a group of skeletal muscles, and its cause is probably autoimmune. Common clinical signs include mild to severe muscle weakness that may increase during physical exercise, gait changes, generalized muscular atrophy and occasional dysphagia. The treatment consists of immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine, and association with support therapy. This case report is about a clinical case of a 3-year-old dog, castrated, male, Bull Terrier whose clinical signs were tetraparesis, muscle stiffness, exercise intolerance, intermittent dysphagia and dysphonia, generalized muscular atrophy (including masticatory muscles) and alterations upon neurological examination. The diagnosis was based on the patient's history, physical and neurological examination findings, and complementary laboratory exam and electrophysiological test results. Corticosteroids and supportive therapy were used as treatment, with satisfactory results.

Source: PubVet

DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n09e1651

Authors: Helena Vallim Toledo, Jana Zietemann, Renata Tesser, Sandra Regina Torelli

Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $76