Thyroid carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma is the most common thyroid tumor in dogs and usually presents as a firm mass in the neck. Unlike cats, most affected dogs are not overactive thyroid (the tumors are often non-functional), so signs relate to the mass itself. Tumors are frequently invasive into surrounding tissue and can spread to the lungs. Treatment depends on whether the mass is movable and may include surgery, radiation, or radioactive iodine.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Neoplasia
- Typical onset:
- Insidious
- Body systems:
- Endocrine, Respiratory
- Affected species:
- DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 2D10.0
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes canine thyroid carcinoma as commonly non-functional and locally invasive, contrasting it with feline thyroid disease.
- Cornell University CVM — Outlines surgical and radiation options for canine thyroid tumors based on invasiveness.
- ICD-11
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