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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1159-1164 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 19 Aug 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |