Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with weak legs and high blood pressure from adrenal tumor
By Davies, D R et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2008·Murdoch University, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hypokalaemic paresis, hypertension, alkalosis and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old female dog was brought in with severe weakness, low potassium levels, high blood pressure, and other serious symptoms. After tests, the vet found that the dog had a tumor on her adrenal gland causing these issues. The dog's condition improved significantly after the tumor was surgically removed, resolving the metabolic problems. This case highlights how adrenal tumors can lead to serious health issues in dogs, but treatment can be effective.
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Abstract
Generalised paresis, severe hypokalaemia and kaliuresis, metabolic alkalosis and hypertension, characteristic of mineralocorticoid excess, were identified in a dog with hyperadrenocorticism due to a functional adrenocortical carcinoma. Aldosterone concentration was decreased and deoxycorticosterone concentration increased in the presence of hypokalaemia. These metabolic abnormalities resolved with resection of the carcinoma. Mineralocorticoid excess in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism is generally considered to be of little clinical significance but resulted in the acute presentation of this patient. The possible pathogenesis of mineralocorticoid excess in this case of canine hyperadrenocorticism is discussed.
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