Clinical and biochemistry findings, and parathyroid hormone concentrations in three horses with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Three cases of horses with nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH) are described. The horses showed typical thickening of the maxillae and mandibular bones with or without lameness. Laboratory findings included elevated concentrations of parathyroid hormone (carboxy-terminal and mid-molecule fractions), alkaline phosphatase and an increase in the fractional excretion rate of serum inorganic phosphorus.
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Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
van Heerden
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van Amstel
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006736:Horses; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000097:blood
D010281:Parathyroid Hormone