Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney blood flow changes in a dog with Addison's disease detected
By Koch, J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1997·Small Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Duplex Doppler measurements of renal blood flow in a dog with Addison's disease.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Tibetan terrier was found to have abnormal blood flow in her kidneys during a special ultrasound test after being diagnosed with Addison's disease, a condition where the body doesn't produce enough hormones. The test showed that her kidneys were experiencing some constriction, which can happen with this disease. While the ultrasound results weren't definitive on their own, they suggested that the dog's kidney issues could be related to her Addison's disease. This non-invasive test could help veterinarians monitor and manage the condition more effectively.
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Abstract
Abnormal intrarenal flow in a seven-year old female Tibetan terrier with Addison's disease was demonstrated by duplex Doppler examination. Abnormal flow may reflect renal vasoconstriction due to increased activity of the renin-angiotensin system. Although not pathognomonic, an increased resistive index (> 0.70) in an otherwise ultrasonographically normal kidney can be due to Addison's disease and the technique may prove valuable as a quick non-invasive tool in the management of this disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9097245/