Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hypothalamic-pituitary axis deficiency following traumatic brain injury in a dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Foley, Catherine et al.
- Affiliation:
- Angell Animal Medical Center · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe endocrine dysfunction associated with traumatic brain injury in a dog. SUMMARY: A 12-week-old dog presented with traumatic brain injury and did not respond to traditional supportive care. Continued hypothermia, electrolyte derangements, hypotension, and hyposthenuria prompted screening for and detection of several hypothalamic-pituitary disorders including: hypoadrenocorticism, central diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, and growth hormone deficiency. Electrolyte abnormalities, urine osmolarity, and blood pressure improved with treatment for the associated disorders. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first report of generalized hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction or panhypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury in a dog.
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