Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association
Online ISSN : 2186-0211
Print ISSN : 0446-6454
ISSN-L : 0446-6454
A Case of Polymyositis Complicated with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) in a Dachshund
Yasuaki KAWASAKITakahiro KAWABATA
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Keywords: Dachshund, EPI, polymyositis
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2008 Volume 61 Issue 3 Pages 227-230

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Abstract
A one-year-old male Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-haired, light brown hair, weighing 3.7 kg) with clinical signs of myalgia and astasia was diagnosed with polymyositis based on clinical signs such as an abnormal nee-dle electromyogram (fibrillation potential and positive sharp waves) and marked elevation of creatine phos-phokinase activity. The dog also had exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). The condition improved rapidly with aggressive administration of prednisolone and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
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