Canine Paroxysmal Movement Disorders

• Autores: Ganokon Urkasemsin, Natasha J. Olby
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Small Animal Practice, ISSN-e 0195-5616, Vol. 44, Nº. 6, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Advances in Veterinary Neurology), págs. 1091-1102
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Paroxysmal dyskinesias are episodic movement disorders characterized by muscle hypertonicity that can produce involuntary movements. Signs emanate from the central nervous system; consciousness is not impaired, ictal electroencephalography is normal, and there are no autonomic signs, distinguishing them from seizure disorders. In humans they are classified into 3 groups, each responding to different therapies. A mutation in the gene for brevican (BCAN) has been identified as the cause of Episodic Falling in Cavalier King Charles spaniels. Further elucidation of the genetic causes will enhance our ability to identify and treat these canine diseases.