Diagnosis of Spontaneous Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: 2012 ACVIM Consensus Statement (Small Animal). (20th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Behrend, E.N.; Kooistra, H.S.; Nelson, R.; Reusch, C.E.; Scott‐Moncrieff, J.C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary internal medicine. Volume 27:Number 6(2013:Nov./Dec.)
• Page Start: 1292
• Page End: 1304
• Publication Date: 2013-09-20
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.0896
• DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-6640

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jvim12192-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This report offers a consensus opinion on the diagnosis of spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism. The possibility that a patient has hyperadrenocorticism is based on the history and physical examination. Endocrine tests should be performed only when clinical signs consistent with HAC are present. None of the biochemical screening or differentiating tests for hyperadrenocorticism are perfect. Imaging can also play a role. Awareness of hyperadrenocorticism has heightened over time. Thus, case presentation is more subtle. Due to the changes in manifestations as well as test technology the Panel believes that references ranges should be reestablished. The role of cortisol precursors and sex hormones in causing a syndrome of occult hyperadrenocorticism remains unclear.</p> </abstract>