Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kitten with congenital hypothyroidism and kidney problems
By Lim, Chee Kin et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2014·Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital hypothyroidism and concurrent renal insufficiency in a kitten.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male domestic short-hair kitten was brought in for chronic constipation and unusual short stature. Tests showed he had congenital hypothyroidism, which means his thyroid wasn't producing enough hormones. After starting treatment with levothyroxine, the kitten developed mild kidney issues, which could have been caused by the treatment or an existing problem. It's important for pet owners to recognize and treat these conditions early, as the kitten's recovery can depend on how quickly they are diagnosed.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old male domestic short-hair kitten was presented with chronic constipation and disproportionate dwarfism. Radiographs of the long bones and spine revealed delayed epiphyseal ossification and epiphyseal dysgenesis. Diagnosis of congenital primary hypothyroidism was confirmed by low serum total thyroxine and high thyroid stimulating hormone concentrations. Appropriate supplementation of levothyroxine was instituted. The kitten subsequently developed mild renal azotaemia and renal proteinuria, possibly as a consequence of treatment or an unmasked congenital renal developmental abnormality. Early recognition, diagnosis and treatment are vital as alleviation of clinical signs may depend on the cat's age at the time of diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25685940/