Trismus due to myotonia associated with hyperadrenocorticism in a dog.

Shunya Yokota, Yui Kobatake, Masahiro Maekawa, Satoshi Takashima, Naohito Nishii

The Journal of veterinary medical science 2023 Aug 01

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We present the report of trismus due to hyperadrenocorticism-associated myotonia diagnosed by electromyography in a dog. An intact female Miniature Dachshund, 13 years and 9 months old, presented with stiff gait and trismus as well as polyuria and polydipsia. Abdominal ultrasonography showed enlarged adrenal glands. An adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test revealed an exaggerated response. Based on these findings, this case was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism. Electromyography revealed myotonic discharge in the temporalis muscle and limbs. Therefore, trismus was considered to be caused by hyperadrenocorticism-associated myotonia, and the case was treated with oral trilostane (1.3 mg/kg, once daily). During the 4-month follow-up period, despite the partial improvement in stiff gait, trismus did not recover. Long-term data on more cases are warranted to assess the prognosis and clinical characteristics of trismus due to hyperadrenocorticism-associated myotonia.

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Shunya Yokota, Yui Kobatake, Masahiro Maekawa, Satoshi Takashima, Naohito Nishii. Trismus due to myotonia associated with hyperadrenocorticism in a dog. The Journal of veterinary medical science. 2023 Aug 01;85(8):876-879