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Addisonian Crisis due to Metastatic Adenocarcinoma in a Pygmy Goat
Joint Authors
Heller, Meera C.
Koehne, Amanda L.
Mohr, F. Charles
Nogradi, Nora
Owens, Sean D.
Source
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 15-year-old Pygmy doe was evaluated for acute onset of lethargy, anorexia, and weakness.
Adrenal insufficiency was diagnosed based on physical exam findings, blood work abnormalities (hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, azotemia, and hypoglycemia), and lack of cortisol response to the ACTH stimulation test.
Abdominal ultrasound exam revealed an intact urinary tract and multiple bilateral peri-renal masses.
The doe was treated with intravenous fluid therapy aimed at correcting the electrolyte abnormalities and intravenous corticosteroids.
She responded favorably to medical therapy in 24 hours, with dramatic improvement in attitude and appetite.
Fluid therapy was discontinued, and the doe was discharged from the hospital on steroid supplementation.
She deteriorated rapidly and died at home 36 hours after discharge.
Necropsy results revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma originating from the uterus that infiltrated the urinary bladder, the region of the adrenal glands, the left and right renal lymph nodes, the left kidney, the caudal vena cava, the submandibular lymph nodes, the diaphragm, the lungs, and the omentum.
Addison’s syndrome in ruminants should be considered as an uncommon sequel of intra-abdominal neoplastic processes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nogradi, Nora& Koehne, Amanda L.& Mohr, F. Charles& Owens, Sean D.& Heller, Meera C.. 2013. Addisonian Crisis due to Metastatic Adenocarcinoma in a Pygmy Goat. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465542
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nogradi, Nora…[et al.]. Addisonian Crisis due to Metastatic Adenocarcinoma in a Pygmy Goat. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nogradi, Nora& Koehne, Amanda L.& Mohr, F. Charles& Owens, Sean D.& Heller, Meera C.. Addisonian Crisis due to Metastatic Adenocarcinoma in a Pygmy Goat. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465542
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465542