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9 Φεβ 2024 · The ACTH stimulation test remains one of the most commonly used tests for Cushing’s syndrome but has relatively poor sensitivity. Recognising the clinical signs and selecting alternative tests where necessary is essential for effective diagnosis. by Elizabeth Koytzoumis. 09 February 2024. 8 min read. Published In: Dog Endocrinology Small animal Vet
14 Ιουν 2019 · Dogs with plasma T4 concentrations <1.3 µg/dl or plasma TSH >0.5 ng/ml were regarded as low T4 or high TSH, respectively. The dogs were divided into two groups based on median age and disease duration. Dog breeds containing less than 10 individuals were categorized under other breeds.
DIAGNOSIS. Hypoadrenocorticism is diagnosed on the basis of a compatible history, clinical signs, laboratory abnormalities, imaging studies, and ACTH stimulation test results.
Hypercortisolism (HC) is a common disease in dogs. This article will review the laboratory tests that are available for diagnosis of HC and laboratory tests for differentiating between causes of HC.
20 Σεπ 2013 · This report offers a consensus opinion on the diagnosis of spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism. The possibility that a patient has hyperadrenocorticism is based on the history and physical examination. Endocrine tests should be performed only when clinical signs consistent with HAC are present.
Which test should be used to diagnose HAC reliably in the dog? Unfortunately, there is no perfect diagnostic test or test protocol for hyperadrenocorticism. The line between physiologic adrenal stress responses to non-adrenal illness and pathologic hyperfunction of the pituitary-adrenal axis can be fine indeed.
This report offers a consensus opinion on the diagnosis of spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism. The possibility that a patient has hyperadrenocorticism is based on the history and physical examination. Endocrine tests should be performed only when clinical signs consistent with HAC are present. ….
