Thyroid structure and function in bovine beta-mannosidosis

J Inherit Metab Dis. 1991;14(2):228-30. doi: 10.1007/BF01800594.

Abstract

In bovine beta-mannosidosis, the thyroid in the affected newborn shows marked cytoplasmic vacuolation. There is an associated reduction in the serum concentrations of thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / pathology*
  • Cattle Diseases / physiopathology
  • Thyroid Gland / pathology*
  • Thyroid Gland / physiopathology
  • Thyroxine / blood
  • Triiodothyronine / blood
  • Vacuoles / pathology
  • alpha-Mannosidosis / pathology
  • alpha-Mannosidosis / physiopathology
  • alpha-Mannosidosis / veterinary*

Substances

  • Triiodothyronine
  • Thyroxine