Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings

Abstract Congenital goitre is a deadly thyroid metabolic disorder characterised by low thyroid hormone levels, subsequent secretion of excess Thyroid‐Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland, and compensatory thyroid gland hyperplasia. This study aimed to summarise the clinical and patholo...

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Main Authors: Hossein Nourani, Soheil Sadr
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-11-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1313
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description Abstract Congenital goitre is a deadly thyroid metabolic disorder characterised by low thyroid hormone levels, subsequent secretion of excess Thyroid‐Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland, and compensatory thyroid gland hyperplasia. This study aimed to summarise the clinical and pathological features of congenital goitre in a goat kid. In April 2019, a dead female goat kid with a history of dystocia was referred to Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, to examine the carcass and find the reason for death. The necropsy were performed, along with histopathology examination, and clinical signs were recorded. Examination of the foetus revealed the presence of an enlarged thyroid gland, and the skin was thick with myxedema, pale, and without hair. After cutting the skin, the swelling showed a significantly enlarged thyroid gland with two asymmetrical lobes, with the right lobe 3.9×7.1 cm and the left 3.7×7.5 cm in size. In the histopathological examination, a severe proliferation of follicular cells was observed, which caused the thyroid gland to be microscopically dense. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of recognising and addressing congenital goitre in goat kids. To prevent such tragic outcomes, it is crucial to focus on early detection and intervention. Furthermore, the agents of goitre need to find out and be clear.
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spelling doaj.art-141331b19b2d47c8999949662b6b590b2023-11-15T15:57:30ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine and Science2053-10952023-11-01962796279910.1002/vms3.1313Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findingsHossein Nourani0Soheil Sadr1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Pathobiology Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad IranFaculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Pathobiology Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad IranAbstract Congenital goitre is a deadly thyroid metabolic disorder characterised by low thyroid hormone levels, subsequent secretion of excess Thyroid‐Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland, and compensatory thyroid gland hyperplasia. This study aimed to summarise the clinical and pathological features of congenital goitre in a goat kid. In April 2019, a dead female goat kid with a history of dystocia was referred to Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, to examine the carcass and find the reason for death. The necropsy were performed, along with histopathology examination, and clinical signs were recorded. Examination of the foetus revealed the presence of an enlarged thyroid gland, and the skin was thick with myxedema, pale, and without hair. After cutting the skin, the swelling showed a significantly enlarged thyroid gland with two asymmetrical lobes, with the right lobe 3.9×7.1 cm and the left 3.7×7.5 cm in size. In the histopathological examination, a severe proliferation of follicular cells was observed, which caused the thyroid gland to be microscopically dense. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of recognising and addressing congenital goitre in goat kids. To prevent such tragic outcomes, it is crucial to focus on early detection and intervention. Furthermore, the agents of goitre need to find out and be clear.https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1313congenital goitregoatiodine deficiencythyroid gland
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Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
Veterinary Medicine and Science
congenital goitre
goat
iodine deficiency
thyroid gland
title Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
title_full Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
title_fullStr Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
title_full_unstemmed Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
title_short Case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid: Clinical and pathological findings
title_sort case report of congenital goitre in a goat kid clinical and pathological findings
topic congenital goitre
goat
iodine deficiency
thyroid gland
url https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1313
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