C-cell tumours of the thyroid in the horse |
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| Authors: | VANDA M LUCKE J G LANE |
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| Institution: | 1. Departments of Pathology, University of Bristol, School of Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS18 7DU;2. Departments of Veterinary Surgery, University of Bristol, School of Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS18 7DU |
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| Abstract: | The clinical and pathological aspects of two cases of C-cell (parafollicular cell) tumours of the thyroid are described. Both the horse and the pony presented with a paralaryngeal mass and a history of constant gulping. Ultrastructural examination of the tumours demonstrated that they were composed of C-cells containing typical, membrane-bound secretory granules. The pony is alive and well three years after surgery and the horse has raced successfully following removal of the tumour. |
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