An 8-year-old NM Bichon was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. ACTH stimulation showed subnormal pre-and post-cortisol. ACTH assay was very low.
Addison’s disease in a 8 year old MN Bichon
History
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Addison’s disease (secondary)
DX
Addison’s disease
Sampling
None
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Flattened isoechoic adrenal glands.
Treatment for Addison’s disease is recommended.
Image Interpretation
The left adrenal gland was uniform and measured 1.0 x 0.18 cm. The right adrenal gland was difficult to visualize, but was flattened and isoechoic measuring 1.1 x 0.2 cm.
Outcome
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name : Oreo Bains
Age : 8 Years
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Canine
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Status : Complete
Code : 07_00175
Blood Chemistry
- Potassium, High
- Sodium, Low
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
Special Testing
- Addison’s Positive
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