Pathophysiology of feline hyperadrenocorticism clinical. Case presentation

  • Analía Dantín Fisiología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Edgardo Mazzini Fisiología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Angelina Chiappe Barbará Fisiología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCCV.2016.v10.n1.52274
Keywords: hyperadrenocorticism, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Hyperadrenocorticism is a rare endocrine disease in the cat; it is characterized by elevated blood cortisol level that generates numerous clinical signs including hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and skin diseases. The average age of onset is around 10 years. This disease usually occurs link with other endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus.The disease can be produced by functional alteration of the pituitary gland or the adrenal. A case report, with differential diagnosis and review of the literature, is presented.

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Published
2016-04-07
How to Cite
Dantín A., Mazzini E. y Chiappe Barbará A. (2016). Pathophysiology of feline hyperadrenocorticism clinical. Case presentation. Revista Complutense de Ciencias Veterinarias, 10(1), 35-52. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCCV.2016.v10.n1.52274
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2016)
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