Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report
A 9-year-old male German shepherd dog was evaluated for clinical and clinico-pathological changes that were suggestive of Addison's disease. On further investigation the basal plasma cortisol concentration was high, a normal cortisol response to ACTH stimulation occurred, plasma renin activity...
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doaj-e21f079c2cf844ecbf171f36bdb9fa862020-11-24T22:42:48ZengAOSISJournal of the South African Veterinary Association1019-91282224-94351998-07-01691333510.4102/jsava.v69i1.808746Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case reportR.G. LobettiA 9-year-old male German shepherd dog was evaluated for clinical and clinico-pathological changes that were suggestive of Addison's disease. On further investigation the basal plasma cortisol concentration was high, a normal cortisol response to ACTH stimulation occurred, plasma renin activity was elevated and low serum aldosterone concentration was present. A diagnosis of hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism was made. Replacement fludrocortisone resulted in complete normalisation of the electrolyte and fluid imbalances. Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism has never been reported in the dog.https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/808Aldosterone DeficiencyCanineDogHyperreninaemic Hypoaldosteronism |
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R.G. Lobetti Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report Journal of the South African Veterinary Association Aldosterone Deficiency Canine Dog Hyperreninaemic Hypoaldosteronism |
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Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism in a dog : case report |
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Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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1019-9128 2224-9435 |
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1998-07-01 |
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A 9-year-old male German shepherd dog was evaluated for clinical and clinico-pathological changes that were suggestive of Addison's disease. On further investigation the basal plasma cortisol concentration was high, a normal cortisol response to ACTH stimulation occurred, plasma renin activity was elevated and low serum aldosterone concentration was present. A diagnosis of hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism was made. Replacement fludrocortisone resulted in complete normalisation of the electrolyte and fluid imbalances. Hyperreninaemic hypoaldosteronism has never been reported in the dog. |
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Aldosterone Deficiency Canine Dog Hyperreninaemic Hypoaldosteronism |
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