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2. Clinical conundrum. Consider a case of poor growth in a young kitten.

Author

Hibbert A

Subjects
Animals, Cat Diseases surgery, Cats, Congenital Abnormalities diagnosis, Congenital Abnormalities surgery, Female, Growth Disorders diagnosis, Growth Disorders etiology, Ligation veterinary, Liver Circulation, Portal System surgery, Cat Diseases diagnosis, Congenital Abnormalities veterinary, Growth Disorders veterinary, Portal System abnormalities
Published
2009

3. Unusually rapid growth and adult stature in an American hairless terrier puppy.

Author

Lyon SD, Toll J, and Schermerhorn T

Subjects
Animals, Dogs growth & development, Female, Growth Hormone blood, Hydrocortisone blood, Insulin blood, Leptin blood, Thyroid Hormones blood, Growth Disorders veterinary
Abstract

A puppy was evaluated for rapid growth and large stature. Extensive diagnostic evaluation suggested a growth hormone independent disorder. As the sole detected abnormality was elevated leptin concentration, an obesity syndrome causing leptin resistance was speculated to explain the puppy's condition but was not confirmed. Except for large body size, the puppy remained clinically normal.

Published
2009
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