Disorder - Hypomyelinogenesis

Organ Systems Involved
Nervous/sensory

Brief Description

A condition detectable at birth that involves a failure to form a functional insulating layer of myelin around nerves and therefore considerable problems in correct transmision of signals along them

Groups Affected
Gundog
Non Sporting


Breeds Affected
Chow chow
English springer spaniel
Weimaraner


PubMed References
Hypomyelinogenesis

Contributor
Paul McGreevy