Masticatory Myositis in a Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus): A Case Report.
J Vet Dent
; : 8987564231218416, 2023 Dec 14.
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ABSTRACT
Masticatory myositis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that affects the muscles of mastication. The affected individual has difficulties in opening or closing the mouth, pain, and swelling in the acute phase, and significant atrophy of the affected musculature in the chronic phase. A guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) with a history of chronic hyporexia, recurrent cheek teeth overgrowth, and loss of facial silhouette, was suspected of having masticatory myositis. The disease was confirmed by computed tomography and histopathological examination of muscle fragments. The patient was treated with a protocol involving corticosteroids and gabapentin, and occlusal correction procedures.
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MEDLINE
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J Vet Dent
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
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ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Brasil