Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

What causes Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 1

Thyroid adenoma (>70%)
Thyroid Carcinoma (1-2%)

Question 2

What is the most common endocrine disease in cats?

Answer 2

Hyperthyroidism (rare in dogs)

Question 3

Clinical signs of Hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

-Polyphagia, vomiting, weight loss
- Tachycardia +/- murmur
- Increased systolic BP
- palpable enlarged thyroid
- Aggressive behavior + hyperactivity
- Blindness w retinal detachment

Question 4

What is palpated during diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 4

Enlarged Thyroid

Question 5

Diagnostic labs

Answer 5

• CBC/ chem: rule out other organ system failures (thyroid hormone levels are increased)

Question 6

What other diagnostic test is used to confirm Hyperthyroidism?

Answer 6

Nuclear Scintigraphy

Question 7

Surgical treatment

Answer 7

Curative, Preserve parathyroid

Question 8

Drug therapy treatment

Answer 8

Antithyroid drug (inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone by disrupting the incorporation of iodine)

Question 9

What treatment therapy causes destruction of disease tissue?

Answer 9

Radioactive Iodine- 131

Question 10

What precaution should be taken with patients receiving radioactive iodine- 131 therapy?

Answer 10

Their Waste products will be hazardous for up to 14 days