Clinical findings and outcome of dogs with unilateral masticatory muscle atrophy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the spectrum of underlying disorders in dogs with unilateral masticatory muscle (MM) atrophy.

Objectives

To evaluate the clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, and outcome of dogs with unilateral MM atrophy.

Animals

Sixty-three client-owned dogs.

Methods

The medical database was retrospectively reviewed for dogs that underwent MRI for evaluation of unilateral MM atrophy. Imaging studies were reviewed and follow-up information was obtained from telephone interviews.

Results

Presumptive trigeminal nerve sheath tumor (pTNST) was diagnosed in 30 dogs (47.6%); survival time varied from 1 day to 21 months (median, 5 months). Other extra-axial mass lesions were observed in 13 dogs (20.6%); survival tim

SUBMITTER: Milodowski EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6430959 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature