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Adrenocortical tumor in a cat secreting more than one type of corticosteroid.
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JFMS open reports [JFMS Open Rep] 2015 Dec 01; Vol. 1 (2), pp. 2055116915617970. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Dec 01 (Print Publication: 2015). - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Case Summary: A 14-year-old, spayed female domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of a right adrenal mass. The referring veterinarian had started treatment for hypokalemia and systemic arterial hypertension. During the initial evaluation the cat was alert and responsive, and serum potassium concentration was within the reference range. Serum concentrations of aldosterone and progesterone were increased. Atrophy of the contralateral adrenal and an exaggerated response of cortisol to stimulation with adrenocorticotropic hormone suggested hypersecretion of cortisol. Unilateral adrenalectomy was performed and recovery was uneventful. Histologic examination of the mass revealed an adrenocortical tumor. After surgery, clinical signs of hypercortisolism, hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism were no longer observed, and neither potassium supplementation nor antihypertensive treatment were needed.<br />Relevance and Novel Information: In cases with an adrenocortical tumor, clinicians should investigate whether the tumor hypersecretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, sex steroids or combinations of these. Hypersecretion of more than one adrenal hormone may occur in a cat with an adrenocortical tumor.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2055-1169
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JFMS open reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28491398
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116915617970