Atrofia muscular espinal
Also known as: AME
Hereditary
La atrofia muscular espinal es una enfermedad hereditaria, reconocida en el gato Maine Coon, en la que degeneran las neuronas motoras de la médula espinal, causando debilidad y atrofia muscular progresivas. Los gatitos afectados desarrollan una marcha inestable y tambaleante y pérdida muscular desde los pocos meses de edad. Se hereda de forma autosómica recesiva y no es dolorosa, aunque sí incapacitante.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Genetic
- Typical onset:
- Insidious
- Body systems:
- Nervous, Muscular
- Affected species:
- CAT
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 8B61.Z, OMIA 001306-9685, OMIA:939
Sources & references
- OMIA — OMIA entry for spinal muscular atrophy (LIX1 deletion) in the Maine Coon cat.
- Cornell University CVM — Notes hereditary spinal muscular atrophy in Maine Coon cats causing progressive weakness in kittens.
- ICD-11
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