Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Other diseases found in hyperthyroid cats before radioiodine treatment
By Puig, Jordi et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2015·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Concurrent diseases in hyperthyroid cats undergoing assessment prior to radioiodine treatment.
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Plain-English summary
A group of hyperthyroid cats, which are often older and may have other health issues, were evaluated before receiving radioiodine treatment. Out of 94 cats, 17 were found to have additional diseases, with the most common being alimentary lymphoma and chronic enteropathy (a type of intestinal disease). The study highlights the importance of thorough health assessments for hyperthyroid cats to identify any other conditions that may need attention before treatment.
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Abstract
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrinopathy of geriatric cats, which are also prone to various other diseases. This retrospective study examined the prevalence and type of non-renal concurrent diseases present in cats referred for radioiodine assessment that were believed to have no other comorbidities at the time of referral. Ninety-four cats were included and analysed. Seventeen cases (18%) were identified as having concurrent disorders, with alimentary lymphoma (n = 5) and chronic enteropathy (n = 4) as the two most common comorbid diseases. The eosinophil count, total bilirubin and total calcium were significantly higher in the concurrent disease group, although the differences are unlikely to be clinically useful. The results support the utility of careful and individual assessment for all hyperthyroid cats prior to receiving radioiodine.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25234248/