Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Palpable thyroid and parathyroid nodules in asymptomatic cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Norsworthy, G D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Alamo Feline Health Center · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Client-owned cats underwent surgery to remove palpable cervical masses in cats with normal total T4 values and no clinical signs of hyperthyroidism, renal disease, or hyperparathyroidism. Non-functional thyroid and parathyroid adenomas were found and identified by histopathological examination. The significance of these findings is discussed in relation to palpating a goiterous mass in an asymptomatic cat.
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