What is it about?
Thyroid gland examinations are not common in reptile veterinary practice. In this paper we describe diagnostic techniques and their applicability for evaluation of thyroid functions in turtles.
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Why is it important?
Monitoring of thyroid function based on T4 and ultrasound examination is helpful in assessing the health status and living conditions of reptiles, but it should be interpreted with caution as many factors may influence the results.
Perspectives
Evaluation of thyroid function should be included in routine reptile veterinary practice. The results of such examinations should be shared by practitioners for better understanding of factors influencing thyroid gland and more accurate reference levels of T4 in various species.
Joanna Pajdak-Czaus
Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurski
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This page is a summary of: Applicability of thyroxine measurements and ultrasound imaging in evaluations of thyroid function in turtles, Journal of Veterinary Research, June 2019, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2019-0029.
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