Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Megaesophagus in dog cleared after hypothyroidism treatment
By Huber, E et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2001·Clinique vé·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Resolution of megaesophagus after treatment of concurrent hypothyroidism in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
A mixbreed female dog was diagnosed with megaesophagus, a condition where the esophagus becomes enlarged and can lead to difficulty swallowing. After treating her underlying hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), the megaesophagus completely resolved. This case highlights the importance of addressing concurrent health issues, as treating the thyroid condition led to significant improvement in her swallowing ability.
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Abstract
An adult mixbreed female dog is presented with a megaoesophagus. The treatment of a concomitant thyroïdism allowed the total regression of the megaoesophagus. A literature overview is presented, dealing with the correlation between megaoesophagus and hypothyroïdism. Diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities are discussed.
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