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ArticleJournal of veterinary internal medicine

Central Hypothyroidism in Miniature Schnauzers.

Annemarie M W Y Voorbij, Peter A J Leegwater, Jenny J C W M Buijtels, Sylvie Daminet, Hans S Kooistra

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Annemarie M W Y VoorbijDepartment of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Peter A J LeegwaterDepartment of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Jenny J C W M BuijtelsDepartment of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Sylvie DaminetDepartment of Medicine and Clinical Biology of Small Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Hans S KooistraDepartment of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Utrecht University · NLGhent University · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrimary hypothyroidism is a common endocrinopathy in dogs. In contrast, central hypothyroidism is rare in this species.

objectivesThe objective of this article is to describe the occurrence and clinical presentation of central hypothyroidism in Miniature Schnauzers. Additionally, the possible role of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-releasing hormone receptor (TRHR) gene and the TSHβ (TSHB) gene was investigated. ANIMALS: Miniature Schnauzers with proven central hypothyroidism, based on scintigraphy, and the results of a 3-day-TSH-stimulation test, or a TSH-releasing hormone (TRH)-stimulation test or both, presented to the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals at Utrecht University or the Department of Medicine and Clinical Biology of Small Animals at Ghent University from 2008 to 2012.

methodsRetrospective study. Pituitary function tests, thyroid scintigraphy, and computed tomography (CT) of the pituitary area were performed. Gene fragments of affected dogs and controls were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Subsequently, the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences of the products were analyzed.

resultsCentral hypothyroidism was diagnosed in 7 Miniature Schnauzers. Three dogs had disproportionate dwarfism and at least one of them had a combined deficiency of TSH and prolactin. No disease-causing mutations were found in the TSHB gene and the exons of the TRHR gene of these Schnauzers. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Central hypothyroidism could be underdiagnosed in Miniature Schnauzers with hypothyroidism, especially in those of normal stature. The fact that this rare disorder occurred in 7 dogs from the same breed suggests that central hypothyroidism could have a genetic background in Miniature Schnauzers.

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AnimalsBase SequenceCase-Control StudiesDNADog DiseasesDogsDwarfismFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansHypothyroidismMalePedigreeRecombinant ProteinsThyroid GlandThyrotropinDNARecombinant ProteinsThyrotropinThyrotropin, beta SubunitThyroxineCanineDisproportionate dwarfismPituitaryTRHR geneTSHB gene

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PMID26696394
PMCPMC4913645
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