Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lafora disease as a cause of visually exacerbated myoclonic attacks in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Webb, Aubrey A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Comparative Biology and Experimental Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-year-old, castrated male, miniature wire-haired dachshund was presented with a 4-month history of intermittent facial twitching (myoclonus). The myoclonic episodes progressed over a 16-month period. Generalized seizure activity was infrequent. Clinical examination revealed visually stimulated myoclonus. Response to therapy with antiepileptic drugs was equivocal. Genetic testing identified the dog as being affected by Lafora disease.
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