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Hyperadrenocorticism in Dog - Coggle Diagram
Hyperadrenocorticism in Dog
Types
Clinical Signs
Increased panting
Increased appetite
Loss of fur and skin elasticity
A pot-bellied appearance
Drinking more water and Increased urination
Diagnosis
ACTH stimulation test
Pituitary-dependent
: Dogs with pituitary tumors have
high normal or high
concentration of endogenous ACTH.
Adrenal-dependent
: Dogs with adrenal tumors have very
low
endogenous ACTH concentrations.
High-dose dexamethasone suppression test (HDDS)
Pituitary-dependent
: The serum cortisol concentration is suppressed by 50% by four hours.
Adrenal-dependent
: The serum cortisol is not suppressed at four hours.
Urine cortisol/creatinine ratio
Diagnostic imaging
Abdominal ultrasonography to evaluate the size of adrenal glands
