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Hyperadrenocorticism
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Veterinary Medicine
Graduate
05/14/2015

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Term
cushings types
Definition

primary: pit dependent- high levels of ACTH-> high cortisol-> hyperplasia of adrenal glands

secondary: adrenal dependent: low levels of ACTH cause cortisol autonomous secretion from adrenal glands, atrophy of contralateral gland

iatrogenic: admin of glucocorticoids

Term
cushings signs to be aware of
Definition

high cortisol

high cholesterol

low T4

high ALT, AP

pot bellied

bilateral alopecia

fragile skin-cats

SMILED leucogram

Term
cushings tests
Definition

LDDS- PDH and ADH resistant

ACTH stim- primary will respond, adh will respsond but not very much

Term
cushings treatment
Definition

PDH and ADH: trilostane, mitotane, RT, Surgery

iatrogenic: over time withdraw medication but dont want to get an addisonian crisis

Term
treatment for hypoparathyroidism
Definition

admin vit D and ca supplementation

acute: calcium gluconate slowly, monitor HR

monitor ca.conc. weekly

Term
treatment for hyperparathyroidism
Definition

IV NaCl fluid

surgery

monitor for hypo. 

 

if renal: treat renal disease

nutritional: treat dietary deficiency, cage rest, aproppriate analgesia

Term

test for hyperthyroidism

 

Definition

T3 suppression test

suppose to cause suppression of T4

also look at TSH levels-low TSH

Term
treatment for hyperthyroidism
Definition

medical: methimazole, carbimazole

Surgery

RT

Radioactive isotopes- ectopic thyroid tissue, need isolated 

Term
Treatment for hypothyroidism
Definition
thyroxine-assess 4-8 wks later looking at TT4
Term
Types of hypothyroidism
Definition

primary and secondary

primary

lymphocytic

idiopathic follicular atrophy

neoplasia

secondary: acquired- inadequate production of TSH

Term
is canine acromegaly due to an adenoma
Definition

no

 

Term
is feline acromegaly due to a functioning adenoma
Definition
yes
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