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A struma ovarii (literally: goitre of the ovary) is a rare form of monodermal teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which may cause hyperthyroidism. [ 1 ] Despite its name, struma ovarii is not restricted to the ovary.
Most cats with chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism have the kidney disease go undiagnosed until after treatment for hyperthyroidism has begun. Between 15% and 49% of non-azotaemic hyperthyroid cats will develop azotaemia following treatment for hyperthyroidism. Further complicating the diagnosis is the shared symptoms between the conditions.
M9090/0 Struma ovarii, NOS M9090/3 Struma ovarii, malignant M9091/1 Strumal carcinoid Struma ovarii and carcinoid; 910 Trophoblastic neoplasms.
A struma ovarii is a rare form of monodermal teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which leads to hyperthyroidism. Excess iodine consumption notably from algae such as kelp . Thyrotoxicosis can also occur after taking too much thyroid hormone in the form of supplements, such as levothyroxine (a phenomenon known as exogenous ...
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Cancer in cats is the leading cause of death among cats. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body. It is caused by uncontrolled cell growth, and affects a wide range of cell types and organs in the body.
Cats that have been treated with radiotherapy or pituitary surgery may have a good prognosis; survival has been observed for several years. In progestogen induced hypersomatotropism the prognosis is usually good after cessation of progestogen administration.
[citation needed] Granulosa cell tumours and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours have specific genetic mutations that are characteristic and can help support the diagnosis. [ 1 ] On magnetic resonance imaging , a fibroma may produce one of several imaging features that might be used in the future to identify this rare tumour prior to surgery.