Canine primary hyperparathyroidism

Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2009 Aug;31(8):382-89, quiz 390.

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common cause of hypercalcemia in dogs. The diagnosis requires careful interpretation of test results, and treatment involves removal of the affected gland(s).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Hypercalcemia / etiology
  • Hypercalcemia / prevention & control
  • Hypercalcemia / veterinary
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / diagnosis
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / therapy
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / veterinary*
  • Hypocalcemia / etiology
  • Hypocalcemia / prevention & control
  • Hypocalcemia / veterinary
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / complications
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • Parathyroidectomy / veterinary
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Calcium