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

Zoology

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.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465542

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