Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with hyperthyroidism from thyroid adenoma treated by surgery
By Lawrence, D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hyperthyroidism associated with a thyroid adenoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism due to a thyroid adenoma, which is a type of benign tumor. The dog showed typical signs of hyperthyroidism, such as increased appetite and weight loss. After the tumor was surgically removed, the dog's symptoms resolved completely. This case highlights the importance of getting a proper diagnosis for thyroid tumors in dogs, as many cases are linked to more serious conditions.
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Abstract
Hyperthyroidism associated with thyroid adenoma was diagnosed in a dog. Typical clinical signs of hyperthyroidism were resolved with surgical excision of the adenoma. Hyperthyroidism in dogs usually is associated with thyroid carcinoma, which has a poor prognosis. This case emphasizes the importance of obtaining a histologic diagnosis of thyroid tumors in hyperthyroid dogs before giving a prognosis.
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