Mitochondrial Myopathy
Mitochondrial myopathy is caused by abnormal mitochondrial function/metabolism leading to muscular dysfunction
Age of Onset: Less than 1 year of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may progressively worsen
Clinical signs may progressively worsen
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Kyphotic stance
Movement
Exercise intolerance
“Stiff” hind limb gait
"Bunny hopping" gait
Overextension of the carpus
Resistance to extension of the neck
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Elevated respiratory rate
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Posture and Appearance
Kyphotic stance
Movement
Exercise intolerance
“Stiff” hind limb gait
"Bunny hopping" gait
Overextension of the carpus
Resistance to extension of the neck
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Elevated respiratory rate
Muscle Atrophy
Generalized muscle atrophy
Diffuse muscle
Unknown
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