Hypovitaminosis D in Dogs with Spirocercosis

C T Rosa, J P Schoeman, J L Berry, R J Mellanby, E Dvir

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Abstract

Spirocercosis in dogs is characterized by esophageal nodules that can undergo neoplastic transformation. Hypovitaminosis D has been associated with neoplasia formation. We hypothesized hypovitaminosis D in neoplastic spirocercosis and that it could be a risk factor for neoplastic transformation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1159-1164
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Volume27
Issue number5
Early online date19 Aug 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2013

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