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Serum Cortisol Concentrations In Dogs With Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism And Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism, Linda Frank, George A. Henry, Jacqui C. Whittemore, B D. Enders, Dianne I. Mawby, Barton W. Rohrbach
Serum Cortisol Concentrations In Dogs With Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism And Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism, Linda Frank, George A. Henry, Jacqui C. Whittemore, B D. Enders, Dianne I. Mawby, Barton W. Rohrbach
Linda Frank MS, DVM, DACVD
BACKGROUND: Atypical hyperadrenocorticism (AHAC) is considered when dogs have clinical signs of hypercortisolemia with normal hyperadrenocorticism screening tests. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To compare cortisol concentrations and adrenal gland size among dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH), atypical hyperadrenocorticism (AHAC), and healthy controls. ANIMALS: Ten healthy dogs, 7 dogs with PDH, and 8 dogs with AHAC. METHOD: Dogs were prospectively enrolled between November 2011 and January 2013. Dogs were diagnosed with PDH or AHAC based on clinical signs and positive screening test results (PDH) or abnormal extended adrenal hormone panel results (AHAC). Transverse adrenal gland measurements were obtained by abdominal ultrasound. Hourly mean cortisol …