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KMID : 0359319990390051013
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
1999 Volume.39 No. 5 p.1013 ~ p.1016
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Primary hypothyroidism in Jindo dog
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Abstract
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A four-year-old female Jindo dog was admitted to the hospital because of bilaterally symmetrical alopecia and inappentence. Systemic abnomalities detected on physical examination were obesity, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, mental dullness and hypothermia. Dermatologically symmetrical alopecia on the back, trunk and dorsal tail, and ventral hyperpigmentation were observed. Also face was very tragic. The level of basal T₄ was 0.01㎍/㎗. In TSH stimulation test fT₄ value was 0.08ng/㎗. After treatment was initiated with L-thyroxine the dog´s general condition was improved at 4 weeks.
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