Abstract |
An 8-year-old, male, Alaskan malamute was evaluated for a 2-week history of lethargy, inappetence, and distended abdomen. The dog was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, exhibited facial myxedema and had myocardial dysfunction with ascites and pleural effusion. Myocardial function improved and facial myxedema and effusions resolved with levothyroxine supplementation.
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Authors | Julie A Flood, John P Hoover |
Journal | The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
(Can Vet J)
Vol. 50
Issue 8
Pg. 828-34
(Aug 2009)
ISSN: 0008-5286 [Print] Canada |
PMID | 19881920
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Cardiomyopathies
(etiology, veterinary)
- Dog Diseases
(drug therapy)
- Dogs
- Hypothyroidism
(complications, drug therapy, veterinary)
- Male
- Myxedema
(etiology, veterinary)
- Pleural Effusion
(etiology, veterinary)
- Thyroxine
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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