Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thyroid and parathyroid lumps found in cats with no symptoms
By Norsworthy, G D et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2002·Alamo Feline Health Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Palpable thyroid and parathyroid nodules in asymptomatic cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a noticeable lump in its neck was brought in for evaluation, even though it showed no signs of thyroid problems or other health issues. During surgery, the veterinarian removed the mass and found it to be a non-functional thyroid or parathyroid adenoma, which is a type of benign tumor. These findings suggest that even if a cat appears healthy, lumps in the neck should still be checked out. The cat recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
Client-owned cats underwent surgery to remove palpable cervical masses in cats with normal total T4 values and no clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, renal disease, or hyperparathyroidism. Non-functional thyroid and parathyroid adenomas were found and identified by histopathological examination. The significance of these findings is discussed in relation to palpating a goiterous mass in an asymptomatic cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12360953/