Sentences with phrase «of congenital hypothyroidism»

Recognized causes of congenital hypothyroidism in cats include intrathyroidal defects in thyroid hormone biosynthesis (dyshormonogenesis), an inability of the thyroid gland to respond to TSH, and thyroid dysgenesis.

Dr. John C. Fyfe - In a cooperative effort of TFT breeders, veterinarians, and a canine genetics researcher at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the genetic basis of congenital hypothyroidism with goiter (CHG) in Toy Fox Terriers (TFT) has been discovered, and a DNA - based carrier test is now available.

Breeders rushed to get their dogs certified clear of Congenital Hypothyroidism With Goiter (CHG) a gene which, if present, kills the dog within 2 weeks of birth.

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Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women

(borrowed from Dr Kitty) Breech Twins and higher order multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women

In a retrospective study, we further illustrate the application of PVP for the interpretation of whole exome sequencing data in patients suffering from congenital hypothyroidism.

As a result, majority of patients with congenital hypothyroidism who, despite being «overtreated» with Levothyroxine, did not manifest signs of hyperthyroidism.

Congenital hypothyroidism results from either an improperly formed gland, or as a result of antithyroid medications ingested by the mother during pregnancy.

Congenital hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation in the world.

Other sources of dry eye include drug toxicity (antibiotics such as sulphadiazine and sulphasalazine can cause temporary or permanent dry eye in some animals), drug - induced reaction (atropine and topical anesthetics temporarily reduce tear production), neurological impairment (damage to the nerves leading to the lacrimal glands), removal of the third eyelid (see Cherry Eye), systemic disease (e.g. distemper), chronic conjunctivitis, trauma to the tear glands, hypothyroidism, congenital disease (some dogs are born without lacrimal glands), breed predisposition.

His reply raised more questions than it answered so I forwarded it to a group of long time breeders and asked if they, or anyone they knew, had produced a litter containing congenital hypothyroidism with goiter (CHG).

«The research in my laboratory on canine congenital hypothyroidism has been funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Development in recognition that discoveries in dog disease are often relevant to human disease.

I say «almost entirely» because we have observed congenital hypothyroidism with goiter in a litter of golden retriever pups in which the bitch was ill advisedly supplemented with kelp powder during late gestation and lactation.

Congenital hypothyroidism occurs in different forms in different breeds caused by various abnormalities of the hypothalmus, the pituitary gland, or the thyroid glans itself.

Previously, we have worked primarily on the congenital hypothyroidism of giant schnauzers originally reported by Greco DS, et al (JVIM 1991; 5:57 - 65), but when approached last year by TFT breeders and their veterinarians, we initiated study of the TFT disorder.

Clinical signs usually appear between 2 and 6 years of age, but may occur very young (congenital hypothyroidism).

Some of the health conditions known to affect the Alaskan Husky breed include hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, congenital deformation of the larynx, and various stomach and bowel issues.

Editors Note: Only one report of suspected Congenital Hypothyroidism With Goiter has been received.

If you KNOW of a Toy Fox Terrier litter that contained congenital hypothyroidism with goiter (CHG) we ask you to email the editor.

The result of two negative recessive genes combining is a real health problem — the kind of problems we are increasingly seeing in Kennel Club dogs: epilepsy, dysplasia, deafness, congenital skin conditions, heart murmurs, cataracts, polyarthritis, progressive renal atrophy, allergies, hypothyroidism, and Cushing's Syndrome, to name a few.

Congenital secondary hypothyroidism (associated with clinical signs of disproportionate dwarfism, lethargy, gait abnormalities, and constipation) has been reported in Giant Schnauzers, Toy Fox Terriers, and Scottish Deerhounds.

In primary congenital hypothyroidism, enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) also may be detected, depending on the cause of the hypothyroidism.

Other rare forms of hypothyroidism in dogs include neoplastic destruction of thyroid tissue and congenital (or juvenile - onset) hypothyroidism.

In foals, congenital hypothyroidism may develop when pregnant mares graze plants that contain goitrogens, or are fed diets either deficient in or containing excessive amounts of iodine.

Congenital primary hypothyroidism may result from one of various forms of thyroid dysgenesis (eg, athyreosis, thyroid hypoplasia) or from dyshormonogenesis (usually an inherited inability to organify iodide).

The main purpose of treating congenital hypothyroidism is to keep the patient in an euthyroid clinical condition, providing thus normal growth, adequate psychomotor and pubertal development.