Neurology

Question 1

Name the three clinical types of myasthenia gravis

Answer 1

Focal, generalized and acute fulminant

Question 2

What subtypes are used for classification of myasthenia gravis in dogs and cats ?

Answer 2

With thymoma
Without thymoma
.And only for generalized form:
With thiourylene (cats)
Seronegative (dogs)

Question 3

What are the muscle groups that can be affected in focal form of myasthenia gravis?

Answer 3

Facial, laryngeal, oesophageal and laryngeal

Question 4

Name the three classes of congenital myasthenic syndrome.

Answer 4

Presynaptic (choline acetyltransferase deficiency)
Synaptic (Ach esterase deficiency)
Postsynaptic (Ach receptor deficiency)