Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hyperthyroidism causing weight loss and diarrhea in young cat
By Gordon, Jana M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Juvenile hyperthyroidism in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old male domestic shorthaired cat was brought in for chronic weight loss, breathing problems, diarrhea, hyperactivity, and weakness. The vet found a noticeable thyroid nodule and high hormone levels, leading to a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. The cat underwent surgery to remove one thyroid gland and later received radioactive iodine treatment. After the radioactive iodine, the cat's symptoms improved, but he later developed low thyroid hormone levels, known as hypothyroidism.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old, male domestic shorthaired cat presented for chronic weight loss, intermittent dyspnea, chronic diarrhea, hyperactivity, and weakness. The cat had a palpable thyroid nodule and increased serum total thyroxine and 3,5,3' triiodothyronine levels. The cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and a unilateral thyroidectomy was performed followed by radioactive iodine at a later date. The clinical signs resolved following radioactive iodine, and the cat subsequently developed clinical hypothyroidism.
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