Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports (Aug 2014)

Diagnosis and management of feline hyperthyroidism: current perspectives

  • Vaske HH,
  • Schermerhorn T,
  • Armbrust L,
  • Grauer GF

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2014, no. default
pp. 85 – 96

Abstract

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Heather H Vaske, Thomas Schermerhorn, Laura Armbrust, Gregory F Grauer Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA Abstract: Previous and ongoing research has provided insights to the pathophysiology and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism as well as new treatment modalities. This paper reviews the etiology, clinical presentation, and clinicopathologic changes associated with hyperthyroidism, and provides a thorough explanation of confirmatory testing and treatment options. Keywords: feline hyperthyroidism, diagnosis, management