Neuro Final Flashcards
What is the most common pathology of muscular dystrophy?
absence of dystrophin
What dog breeds get myotonia?
chow chows and mini schnauzers
What is the CS for cushings myopathy?
unilateral pelvic limb stiffness
What is the pathology of acute canine polyradiculoneuritis?
inflammation of peripheral nerve roots after exposure to raccoon antigen
How is acute canine polyradiculoneuritis diagnosed?
albuminocytologic dissociation on CSF, biopsy
What breeds most commonly get acquired myasthenia gravis?
akitas, newfies, GSD, labs, goldens
What is the definitive diagnosis for acquired myasthenia gravis?
AcH receptor antibody test
What is the tensilon test?
inject edrophonium chloride to test for myasthenia gravis
What long acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor can be used to treat myasthenia gravis?
pyridostigmine bromide
Term for nerve injury with no damage to axon and the patient recovers in 1-6 weeks.
neuropraxia
Term for nerve injury where there is interruption between axon and cell body.
Axonotmesis
Term for nerve injury where there is complete severance.
Neurotmesis
What are examples of presynaptic nerver junction toxins?
tetanus, botulism, tick paralysis
What are examples of postsynaptic nerve junction toxins?
snake bites, organophosphates
What 2 diseases lead to neuro signs in snakes?
paramyxovirus
inclusion body disease
Loss of fine movements in a bird would indicate what neurological lesion?
cerebral
Hypermetric and intention tremors in a bird would indicate what type of neuro lesion?
cerebellar
Paralysis or paresis in a bird would indicate what type of neuro lesion?
proprioceptive
What are some possibilities for an ataxic african gray parrot?
proventricular dilitation dz
organophosphate toxicity
What are the CS of E. caniculi in rabbits?
head tilt, seizures, incontinece, peripheral neuropathy
How is E. caniculi diagnosed?
antibody titers
What is the treatment for E. caniculi?
benzimidazole anthelmintics, anti-inflammatories
Where does type II IVDD usually occur?
L7-S1 with lumbosacral stenosis
What are the CS of Type II IVDD?
pain, raised tail, myelopathy, possible incontinence
What is the definitive diagnostic tool for degenerative myelopathy?
histopath
What is the pathophysiology of degenerative myelopathy?
non inflammatory axonal degeneration (mutation in superoxide dismutase gene)
What type of cervical spondylomyelopathy do young giant breed dogs get?
osseous associated compressions
What type of cervical spondylomyelopathy do middle aged large breed dogs get?
disc associated compressions
What is the most common surgical treatment for atlantoaxial luxation?
ventral transarticular screws -> allows fusion of joint
What does hypovitaminosis A cause in cats?
hypertrophic bone formation of vertebrae - ankylosing spondylosis
What bacteria is usually involved in discospondylitis?
staph pseudointermedius
What type of dogs get steroid responsive arteritis-meningitis?
young large breed dogs, immune mediated disorder
What bacteria causes cerebral/spinal abcesses in horses?
salmonella in younger animals
strep equi equi in older animals
What is the main clinical sign of cerebral abcesses in horses?
unilateral cortical signs - circling, young horses
What are the toxins that cause equine leukoencephalomalacia?
fusarium spp –> fumonison toxin
When is WNV most common during the year?
mid summer - fall
What seasonality is equine leukoencephalomalacia?
winter