Abstract
Feline endocrinopathies (excluding diabetes mellitus) include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, acromegaly, hyposomatotropism, diabetes insipidus, hyperadrenocorticism, primary sex hormone-secreting adrenal tumors, primary hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, hypoadrenocorticism, hyperparathyroidism, and hypoparathyroidism. Each of these conditions will be discussed including their prevalence, cause, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-210 |
Number of pages | 41 |
Journal | Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2005 |
Keywords
- PITUITARY-DEPENDENT HYPERADRENOCORTICISM
- SERUM THYROXINE CONCENTRATIONS
- RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY
- PERCUTANEOUS ETHANOL INJECTION
- HYPERPLASTIC THYROID-NODULES
- CENTRAL DIABETES-INSIPIDUS
- HORMONE STIMULATION TEST
- CHRONIC-RENAL-FAILURE
- HYPERTHYROID CATS
- GROWTH-HORMONE