Megaesophagus (Acquired)
Acquired megaesophagus is characterized by esophageal dilation from a lack of esophageal peristalsis. Myasthenia gravis is the most common associated neuromuscular disease.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Clinical signs listed include other common dysfunctions associated with neurogenic megaesophagus
Posture and Appearance
Emaciation
Lethargy
Movement
Exercise intolerance
Collapse
Weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Coughing
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Hypersalivation
**Regurgitation
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
May have signs associated with aspiration pneumonia
Clinical signs listed include other common dysfunctions associated with neurogenic megaesophagus
Posture and Appearance
Emaciation
Lethargy
Movement
Exercise intolerance
Collapse
Weakness
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Coughing
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Hypersalivation
**Regurgitation
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Other
May have signs associated with aspiration pneumonia
Neuromuscular
Unknown
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