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Hypoadrenocorticism in a young dwarf cat - case report.

Elisabetta Giudice ; Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche e Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Francesco Macrì ; Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, Messina, Italy
Chiara Crinò ; Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, Messina, Italy
Fabio Viganò ; Clinica Veterinaria San Giorgio, San Giorgio su Legnano, Milano, Italy
Simona Di Pietro ; Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Annunziata, Messina, Italy

Sažetak

A 8-month-old cat with immature appearance was referred as an emergency, showing lethargy, weakness, anorexia and dehydration. The case history reported two months of apparently neurologic disorders with behavioral changes and waxing-waning clinical course, including temporary remissions associated with parenteral fluid and/or corticosteroid administration. Clinical examination revealed hypovolemic shock, extreme weakness, severe hypothermia, and bradycardia. Laboratory profile revealed several abnormalities consistent with hypoadrenocorticism. After clinical stabilization, an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test was performed, confirming the suspicion. The cat had a rapid decline and died. Probably, previous diagnostic errors and inappropriate treatments compromised the outcome of therapy. We emphasize the importance of early diagnosis in a disease that, although rare in this species, should not be overlooked in the differential diagnosis.

Ključne riječi

Addison’s disease; feline; hypothermia weakness; low Na:K ratio; shock

Hrčak ID:

166063

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/166063

Datum izdavanja:

12.8.2016.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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