Open AccessHyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a Cat with an Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Author(s) -
DeClue Amy E.,
Breshears Lee A.,
Pardo Ingrid D.,
Kerl Marie E.,
Perlis Jonathan,
Cohn Leah A.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of veterinary internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.356
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1939-1676
pISSN - 0891-6640
DOI - 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2005.tb02708.x
Subject(s) - medicine , azotemia , hypokalemia , diabetes mellitus , hyperaldosteronism , endocrinology , pediatrics , aldosterone , renal function
A12‐year‐old castrated male, domestic long‐haired cat weighing 4.93 kg was evaluated for weight loss and an abdominal mass. The cat had a 3‐month history of diabetes mellitus treated with 2 units of ultralente insulin a twice daily. Hypokalemia, mild azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, and glucosuria were noted on recent laboratory evaluations