Frohlich's Adiposogenital Syndrome

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Clinical signs due to a hypothalamic dysfunction.

Decresaed synthesis and release of GnRH means that the pituitary is not stimulated to release FSH or LH at normal levels. Clincally seen as:

  • Small, atrophic genitals.
  • Feminisation in the male due to lower testosterone release.

Hypothalamus damage also allows incresaed appetite and the animal will be:

  • Obese.
  • Excess deposition of sub-cut fat.

Compression of local structures also leads to:

  • Mental retartdation.
  • Diabetes insipidus.
  • Visual impairment.