Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with low sodium after trauma caused by hormone imbalance
By Cilli, Nicole M & Bellis, Tara·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2022·Critical Care, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion secondary to trauma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old mixed breed dog was brought in with bite wounds and was found to have a condition called inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion due to her injuries. She was treated with fluids, pain relief, antibiotics, and medications to protect her stomach. After a few days, her sodium levels returned to normal, and she showed significant improvement. The dog was discharged three days later, recovering well from her trauma.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion in a dog secondary to trauma. CASE SUMMARY: A 14-year-old neutered female mixed breed dog presented for evaluation of bite wounds. The dog sustained multiple puncture wounds to the cervical area, stifle, and elbow. Treatment was initiated with isotonic crystalloid fluids, analgesia, broad-spectrum antimicrobials, and gastroprotectants. The dog developed hyponatremia with concurrent serum hypoosmolality and inappropriate urine hyperosmolality and urine sodium secretion, leading to a diagnosis of the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion. The hyponatremia improved, and the dog improved clinically and was discharged 3 days after admission. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first case description of the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion in a dog suffering from trauma. Inappropriate ADH secretion is largely under-recognized in veterinary patients. Increased awareness of this syndrome can lead to initiation of appropriate treatment and improved outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34657374/