Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nuclear imaging and radiation therapy in canine and feline thyroid disease.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Feeney, Daniel A & Anderson, Kari L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
The indications, techniques, and expectations for radionuclide diagnostic studies on canine and feline thyroid glands are presented. In addition, the considerations surrounding radioiodine or external beam radiotherapy for benign and malignant thyroid disease are reviewed. The intent of this article is to familiarize primary care veterinarians with the utility of and outcome of the ionizing radiation-based diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for assessing and treating canine and feline thyroid disease.
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