Scarlett J M
Section of Epidemiology, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1994 May;24(3):477-86. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(94)50053-6.
Data regarding the epidemiology of the thyroid diseases in companion animals are sparse. Published studies providing information regarding the epidemiology of canine hypothyroidism and thyroid neoplasia and feline hyperthyroidism are summarized. Future studies should seek to refine diagnoses, include control animals for comparison, and target the elucidation of causes that may lead to preventative recommendations.
关于伴侣动物甲状腺疾病流行病学的数据稀少。本文总结了已发表的有关犬甲状腺功能减退症、甲状腺肿瘤以及猫甲状腺功能亢进症流行病学信息的研究。未来的研究应致力于完善诊断方法,纳入对照动物进行比较,并旨在阐明可能有助于提出预防建议的病因。