Cortisol secretion after adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) and Dexamethasone tests in healthy female and male dogs

Cortisol secretion after adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) and Dexamethasone tests in healthy female and male dogs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>For the conclusive diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome, a stimulating ACTH test or a low suppressive Dexamethasone test is used. Reports in other species than the dog indicate that plasma cortisol concentration after ACTH administra...

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Main Authors: Castillo Victor, Delucchi Luis, Cueto Enrique, Fernández-Foren Andrea, Pessina Paula, Meikle Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/51/1/33

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