Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neurologic manifestations of hypothyroidism in dogs.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Bertalan, Abigail et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Pennsylvania · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disease in dogs. A variety of clinicopathologic abnormalities may be present; however, neurologic deficits are rare. In some instances, neurologic deficits may be the sole manifestation of hypothyroidism. Consequent ly, the diagnosis and management of the neurologic disorders associated with hypothyroidism can be challenging. This article describes several neurologic manifestations of primary hypothyroidism in dogs; discusses the pathophysiology of hypothyroidism-induced neurologic disorders affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems; and reviews the evidence for the neurologic effects of hypothyroidism.
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