Hyperthyroidism associated with a functional cystic thyroid tumour in a dog: Comparison to feline hyperthyroidism

Authors
Mackay, B
Citation
B. Mackay, Hyperthyroidism associated with a functional cystic thyroid tumour in a dog: Comparison to feline hyperthyroidism, AUST VET PR, 29(2), 1999, pp. 54
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY PRACTITIONER
ISSN journal
0310138X → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0310-138X(199906)29:2<54:HAWAFC>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
An 11-year-old neutered male spaniel cross was presented exhibiting polypha gia, polyuria, polydipsia, excessive panting and weight loss. The dog was t achycardic, hypertensive and had elevated thyroxin values in serum and flui d aspirated from a left thyroid cyst. Surgical removal of the cystic thyroi d tumour resulted in normalisation of heart rate, blood pressure, demeanour , polyuria, polydipsia and weight.