Muscular dystrophy (MD)
Muscular dystrophy (MD)
General description
Dogs affected by Muscular Dystrophy show raised creatine kinase levels, muscle atrophy with contractures, hyaline myofiber degeneration with mineralization, endomysial and perimysial fibrosis with fatty infiltration, and cardiomyopathy. Syptoms might show as whole-body muscular weakness and clumsy motion. In the breed American Staffordshire Terrier, a variant of the COL6A3 gene has been identified to cause congenital muscular dystrophy. First symptoms like progressive gait abnormalities and joint contracture become obvious at the age of 6 months.
Breeds
American Staffordshire Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Landseer, Norfolk Terrier
Order details
| Test number | 8068 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-5 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
Detailed description
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a slowly progressive, hereditary muscular atrophy.
