Changes

When juveniles have been affected during growth, they may have poorly mineralized and pliable mandibles which is a sign of prolonged MBD. This results in distorted jaw bones and a characteristic facial 'smile'. In [[Chameleon|chameleon]] species, MBD causes difficulty protruding or retracting the tongue.

When juveniles have been affected during growth, they may have poorly mineralized and pliable mandibles which is a sign of prolonged MBD. This results in distorted jaw bones and a characteristic facial 'smile'. In [[Chameleon|chameleon]] species, MBD causes difficulty protruding or retracting the tongue.

Tremors, muscular fasciculations, paresis and seizures usually develop in more severe cases of MBD with developed hypocalcaemia. However in most cases, [[Calcium|calcium]] and phosphate levels usually appear normal.  

Tremors, muscular fasciculations, paresis and seizures usually develop in more severe cases of MBD with developed hypocalcaemia. However in most cases, [[Calcium - Reptiles|calcium]] and phosphate levels usually appear normal.  

In some cases, hindlimbs may appear very muscular as a result of thickening of the bone cortex caused by marked fibrous osteodystrophy in the long bones. Palpation or [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|radiography]] suffice to differenciate from healthy tissue. In addition, the costochondral junctions may appear enlarged and distorted.

In some cases, hindlimbs may appear very muscular as a result of thickening of the bone cortex caused by marked fibrous osteodystrophy in the long bones. Palpation or [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|radiography]] suffice to differenciate from healthy tissue. In addition, the costochondral junctions may appear enlarged and distorted.