Central Hypothyroidism in Miniature Schnauzers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

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

Objectives

The 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 Sm

SUBMITTER: Voorbij AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4913645 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature