Myxedema and Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrinopathy in dogs but is rare in cats. Lymphocytic thyroiditis and idiopathic thyroid atrophy are common causes of this condition. Specific thyroid function tests, in conjunction with clinical signs and physical examination findings, are used to help confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. This disease can be managed with synthetic hormone supplementation and has ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
سال: 1919
ISSN: 0022-3018
DOI: 10.1097/00005053-191911000-00026