Idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy in a poodle
Revista de Medicina Veterinaria

Abstract

A seven years old, male poodle is examined presenting acute mandible paralysis (dropped jaw), drooling and difficulty for the apprehension and chewing; not evidence of an other alteration of cranial nerves. The muscular biopsy rules out a myositisof masticatory muscles. The disorder is resolved completely in 3 weeks confirming diagnosis of idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy.
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Keywords

restrict
acute
trigemic nerve
mandibular paralysis

How to Cite

Aparicio, C. E. (2010). Idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy in a poodle. Revista De Medicina Veterinaria, 1(20), 95-100. https://doi.org/10.19052/mv.586