ArticleJournal of veterinary internal medicine2018
Spontaneous primary hypothyroidism in 7 adult cats.
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- Erratum issued
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundNaturally occurring hypothyroidism in adult cats is rare, with only 4 cases reported.
objectivesTo describe the historical, clinical, laboratory, and scintigraphic features of adult cats with spontaneous hypothyroidism. ANIMALS: Seven adult cats referred for suspected hypothyroidism.
methodsProspective case series. We collected data on cats' signalment, clinical signs, results of physical examination, routine laboratory and thyroid hormone testing, and thyroid imaging (thyroid scintigraphy or ultrasound). We subsequently treated cats with levothyroxine and evaluated their response to treatment.
resultsCats ranged from 3.5 to 11 years, with no apparent breed predilection; 6/7 cats were male. Only 2/7 cats were initially tested because of signs of hypothyroidism (hair-coat changes, lethargy, obesity); others were tested for routine thyroid monitoring or palpable thyroid nodules. Four were azotemic (serum creatinine, 2.2-3.4 mg/dL). Six of the cats had low serum thyroxine (T CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Primary hypothyroidism develops in adult cats, with a higher prevalence than previously thought. Most cats appear to develop a goitrous form of hypothyroidism associated with thyroid hyperplasia, whereas thyroid atrophy appears to be less common. With levothyroxine replacement, clinical and laboratory abnormalities improve or resolve.
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