Case Report

Waarschijnlijkheidsdiagnose van spontane hypothyreoïdie bij een volwassen kat

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Abstract

In this case report, a probable diagnosis of a rare endocrine condition in a cat is described. A seven-year-old, spayed domestic shorthair presented with lethargy, partial anorexia and postprandial hypersalivation. A decreased activity level and a poor quality haircoat with excessive hair loss had developed over the past six months. A probable diagnosis of acquired hypothyroidism was made after exclusion of non-thyroidal diseases, decreased serum TT4 and serum fT4 levels and a positive response to a therapeutic trial with levothyroxine. Nearly two years after the initial diagnosis, the cat was doing well and was completely free of symptoms.

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How to Cite: De Bosschere, H. , Kindermans, E. , Buelens, E. & Gantois, N. (2017) “Waarschijnlijkheidsdiagnose van spontane hypothyreoïdie bij een volwassen kat”, Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift. 86(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v86i4.16186