Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Reversible megaesophagus in a female Standard Poodle
By Bartges, J W & Nielson, D L·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Reversible megaesophagus associated with atypical primary hypoadrenocorticism in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Standard Poodle was brought in for trouble swallowing, which was linked to a condition called megaesophagus (where the esophagus is enlarged and doesn't function properly). The dog also had high calcium levels and a hormone deficiency. After starting glucocorticoid replacement therapy, her symptoms improved significantly, and she returned to normal health nearly two and a half years later. This case highlights how treating underlying hormone issues can resolve related problems.
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Abstract
Megaesophagus, hypercalcemia, and eosinophilia associated with glucocorticoid deficiency were detected in a 5-year-old neutered female Standard Poodle with concurrent hypothyroidism. Clinical and biochemical abnormalities resolved with glucocorticoid replacement treatment, and the dog was normal 29 months after diagnosis. The dog's breed and sex and the existence of a second endocrinopathy supported an underlying immunologic disorder.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1399799/