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Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: current understanding and recommendations from the Australian and New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group
Author(s) -
Secombe CJ,
Bailey SR,
de Laat MA,
Hughes KJ,
Stewart AJ,
Sonis JM,
Tan RHH
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/avj.12716
Subject(s) - pars intermedia , context (archaeology) , intermedia , endocrine system , medicine , epidemiology , intensive care medicine , pituitary gland , pathology , biology , hormone , art , paleontology , performance art , art history
The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the current knowledge and opinions about the epidemiology, clinical findings (including sequelae), diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, particularly in the Australian context. This information and the recommendations provided will assist practitioners in making informed decisions regarding the diagnosis and management of this disorder.