OMIA 000424-9031 : Goitre, familial in Gallus gallus |
In other species:
cattle
,
goat
,
dog
,
sheep
,
pig
,
domestic cat
,
bongo
,
water buffalo
,
golden hamster
,
American black bear
Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers):
274700 (trait)
,
188450 (gene)
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
1966 | Cole, R.K. : | |
Hereditary hypothyroidism in the domestic fowl Genetics 53:1021-1033, 1966. Pubmed reference: 5958909. |
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- Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005