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Case series of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in a tropical climate
Author(s) -
Spelta CW,
Axon JE
Publication year - 2012
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/j.1751-0813.2012.00997.x
Subject(s) - medicine , anhidrosis , laminitis , exercise intolerance , hirsutism , pars intermedia , pituitary gland , dermatology , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , horse , biology , insulin resistance , polycystic ovary , hormone , heart failure , paleontology
The clinical manifestations of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction ( PPID ) in temperate climates are well described. The classic presentation is that of an older animal with hirsutism, laminitis, poor muscle tone, pendulous abdomen and weight loss. This case series highlights the additional clinical signs of anhidrosis and heat stress with secondary exercise intolerance that were seen as primary presenting problems in equids with PPID in the hot, humid conditions of a tropical climate. The clinical signs resolved with medical treatment for PPID .