Four cases of equine polysaccharide storage myopathy in the United Kingdom

Vet Rec. 2003 Jan 25;152(4):109-12. doi: 10.1136/vr.152.4.109.

Abstract

This paper describes four cases of equine polysaccharide storage myopathy which were confirmed by histological examination of muscle biopsy specimens. The horses were of mixed breeding, with warmblood and thoroughbred dominating. They all had recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis, indicated by clinical signs and increased plasma levels of muscle enzymes. They were managed conservatively and have continued athletic careers despite their disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / diet therapy
  • Horse Diseases / metabolism*
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Physical Exertion / physiology
  • Polysaccharides / metabolism*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / diet therapy
  • Rhabdomyolysis / metabolism*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / pathology
  • Rhabdomyolysis / veterinary*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United Kingdom

Substances

  • Polysaccharides