Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with delayed teeth due to congenital hypothyroidism
By Bates, Jaclyn·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2023·Atlanta Veterinary Dental Services, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medical Management of Dental Abnormalities Related to Congenital Hypothyroidism in a Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old male domestic shorthair cat came in for routine vaccinations and was found to have congenital hypothyroidism, which caused him to have missing teeth and delayed dental growth. After confirming the diagnosis with blood tests, the vet started him on oral thyroid hormone supplements. Sixteen weeks later, the cat's dental issues were resolved, and he had a normal set of teeth for his age without needing any surgery.
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Abstract
A 5-month-old intact male domestic shorthair cat presenting for routine vaccinations was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. His primary presenting symptom was incomplete dentition with delayed dental eruption. Congenital hypothyroidism was confirmed by baseline thyroxine (T4), free T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone testing. The cat was treated with oral thyroid hormone supplementation and 16 weeks after initiation of therapy the cat was clinically normal with age-appropriate dentition. No surgical intervention was necessary to achieve normal dental eruption.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36916150/