OMIA:000424-89462 : Goitre, familial in Bubalus bubalis

In other species: taurine cattle , goat , dog , sheep , pig , domestic cat , chicken , bongo , golden hamster , American black bear

Categories: Endocrine / exocrine gland phene (incl mammary gland)

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers): 274700 (trait) , 188450 (gene)

Links to MONDO diseases:

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front of the neck. Familial forms of this disorder have been identified in several species. But only in cattle and goats has the molecular basis been determined. Also spelt goiter.

Reference

1995 Reddy, K.P., Reddy, B.S., Radhakrishnaiah, K. :
Colloid goitre in a buffalo bull calf Indian Veterinary Journal 72:296, 1995.

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  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005