Hyposomatotropism Flashcards
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Hyposomatotropism
Signalment
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German shepherds
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Hyposomatotropism
Pathophysiology
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Congenital lesion
Autosomal recessive trait
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Hyposomatotropism
Clinical signs/physical exam
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Poor wt gain
Unthrifty body condition
Juvenile hair coat
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Hyposomatotropism
Diagnostics
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GH levels
IgF-1 levels
Xylazine response test
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Hyposomatotropism
Treatment
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Hormone supplementation
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Hyposomatotropism
Prognosis
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Good
Normal life span and quality of life with treatment