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Isolated growth hormone deficiency in a Chihuahua with a GH1 mutation.
Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc - 1 Sept 2020
Iio Aki, Maeda Shingo, Yonezawa Tomohiro, Momoi Yasuyuki, Motegi Tomoki
Abstract excerpt
A 6-mo-old female Chihuahua was presented with recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia and collapse. Physical examination revealed proportionate dwarfism, retained puppy hair coat, retained deciduous teeth, and open fontanelles. Routine blood tests revealed hypoglycemia, thrombocytosis, hypoproteinemia, and elevated alkaline phosphatase activity. The urinalysis, radiographs, and ultrasonographs were unremarkable....
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