Concurrent conditions in single cases: The need to differentiate equine dysautonomia (grass sickness) and atypical myopathy

Votion, Dominique; Hahn, Caroline; Milne, Elspeth

doi:10.2746/042516407x229468

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“…Other conditions with endotoxemic or hypovolemic shock must be considered (especially colic) as well as conditions leading to abnormal gait or recumbency (e.g., laminitis, neurological disease, hypocalcemia, and pleuropneumonia). In addition, the acute form of equine grass sickness is a condition that has several similarities with AM as regard to clinical signs, epidemiology, and associated risk factors [36]. …”

Section: Diagnosis Of Atypical Myopathymentioning

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The Story of Equine Atypical Myopathy: A Review from the Beginning to a Possible End

Votion

2012

ISRN Veterinary Science

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Atypical myopathy (AM) is a frequently fatal seasonal pasture myopathy that emerges in Europe. Outbreaks are of an acute and unexpected nature and practitioners should be prepared to handle these critically ill patients. This review retraces the history of AM and describes results of epidemiological investigations that were conducted to raise hypotheses concerning the etiology of this devastating disease as well as to be able to suggest potential preventive measures. Also, clinical studies have contributed to a better definition and recognition of the syndrome, whereas elucidation of the pathological process, identified as a multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD), was a great step forward improving medical management of AM and guiding the search for the etiological agent towards toxins that reproduce the identified defect. Treatment plans can be extrapolated from the described clinical signs and metabolic problems, but they remain limited to supportive care until the causative agent has been identified with certainty. Since treatment is still unsuccessful in the majority of cases, the main emphasis is currently still on prevention. This paper aims at being a practical support for equine clinicians dealing with AM and is based on discussion and comparison of the currently available scientific data.

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Section: Diagnosis Of Atypical Myopathymentioning

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The Story of Equine Atypical Myopathy: A Review from the Beginning to a Possible End

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2012

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“…A recent publication from Belgium records two separate cases of sudden recumbency at pasture in which lesions believed to be consistent with both atypical myopathy and equine grass sickness were discovered (Vercauteren and others 2007, Votion and others 2007). Similarities in risk factors for both conditions were described.…”

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Reappearance of atypical myopathy

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Veterinary Record

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Veterinary science and the Internet: Tangible help for a better understanding of equine atypical myopathy

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2009

The Veterinary Journal

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Concurrent conditions in single cases: The need to differentiate equine dysautonomia (grass sickness) and atypical myopathy

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

The Story of Equine Atypical Myopathy: A Review from the Beginning to a Possible End

The Story of Equine Atypical Myopathy: A Review from the Beginning to a Possible End

Reappearance of atypical myopathy

Veterinary science and the Internet: Tangible help for a better understanding of equine atypical myopathy

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