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Thyroid Gland - Pathology (view source)
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==Goitre==
==[[Goitre]]==
Refers to a benign enlargement of the throid gland. May be hypofunctional or hyperfunctional. (More often see increased function with neoplasia of the thyroid or the pituitary glands).
Refers to a benign enlargement of the throid gland. May be hypofunctional or hyperfunctional. (More often see increased function with neoplasia of the thyroid or the pituitary glands).
Results from a cycle of hyperplasia and hypoplasia.
Results from a cycle of hyperplasia and hypoplasia.
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==[[Hypothyroidism]]==
==[[Hypothyroidism]]==
==Hyperthyroidism==
==[[Hyperthyroidism]]==
Seen most commonly in the cat. Elderly cats are affected with the average age of onset being 12-13 years.
Seen most commonly in the cat. Elderly cats are affected with the average age of onset being 12-13 years.
*'''Carbamizole''': Interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis.
*'''Carbamizole''': Interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis.
*'''Radioactive iodine''' therapy. Useful for intrathoracic thyroid nodules.
*'''Radioactive iodine''' therapy. Useful for intrathoracic thyroid nodules.
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