Evidence-based literature pertaining to thyroid dysfunction and Cushing's syndrome in the horse.
The evidence-based literature pertaining to thyroid dysfunction and Cushing's syndrome is discussed in this article. Summaries of and recommendations for the treatment of these conditions are made. There is a need for reliable diagnostic tests for these conditions in horses.
Messer
Nat T
NT
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Clydesdale Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. messern@missouri.edu <messern@missouri.edu>
Johnson
Philip J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D011379:Prognosis; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome