Neuromuscular manifestations of hypothyroidism in dogs
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Primary hypothyroidism in dogs has been associated with a variety of neuromuscular signs including generalised peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vestibular syndrome, facial paralysis, laryngeal paralysis, megaoesophagus and myaesthenia gravis. This literature review describes the different signs and discusses where a convincing relationship with hypothyroidism can be seen and where a connection is more inconclusive. SUMMARY
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تاریخ انتشار 2007