[The diagnosis of adrenal cortical function in animals using hormone analysis]

Tierarztl Prax. 1990 Dec;18(6):557-63.
[Article in German]

Abstract

This paper describes the use of hormone analysis in the diagnosis of adrenal cortex dysfunction in the dog, cat and horse. Analytical problems concerning the determination of corticosteroid levels are discussed and the pathology of adrenal dysfunction is briefly presented. The paper focuses on the problems in establishing physiological norms for adrenal function based on the established assays. Own experiences and other reported data are referred to.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Cortex Diseases / veterinary*
  • Adrenal Cortex Function Tests / veterinary*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / analysis
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / veterinary
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / diagnosis
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dogs
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horses

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones