Acquired myasthenia gravis and polyradiculoneuropathy in dog

Clínica Veterinária 2026

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Authors: Thaís Ponciano de Castro, Ricardo Martins de Azevedo Castro Guglielmi
DOI: 10.46958/rcv.2026.xxxi.n.181.p.12-22
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Abstract

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease that affects the acetylcholine receptors, resulting in focal or generalized muscular weakness. The most probable cause of this disease is autoimmune, and it can occur associated with other immune-mediated diseases, metabolic and neoplastic disorders. We report a case of a bitch with tetraparesis and hyporeflexia that was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and polyradiculopathy. As a complex disease, the main goal of this report is to elucidate the characteristics and diagnostic features of the disease to allow for specific treatment and improve the patient’s quality of life.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Publication details

Journal / source
Clínica Veterinária
Volume
XXXI
Issue
181
Pages
12–22
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN