Tutorial title - Disorders of thyroid gland - Hyperthyroidism

3 important questions on Tutorial title - Disorders of thyroid gland - Hyperthyroidism

What is primary hyperthyroidism?

Thyroid adenoma (cats) and thyroid carcinoma (dogs)

What are clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?

- Weight loss
- Excitability
- Increased HR
- PU/PD
- Increased appetite and metabolism

What leads to goiter formation in hyperthyroidism?

Antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors lead to an enlarged thyroid gland due to overstimulation, leading to low TRH and TSH as a result

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