An 8-year-old NM Bichon was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. ACTH stimulation showed subnormal pre-and post-cortisol. ACTH assay was very low.
Case Study
Addison’s disease in a 8 year old MN Bichon
DX
Addison's disease
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Flattened isoechoic adrenal glands.
Treatment for Addison’s disease is recommended.
Image Interpretation
The left adrenal gland was uniform and measured 1.0 x 0.18 cm. The right adrenal gland was difficult to visualize, but was flattened and isoechoic measuring 1.1 x 0.2 cm.
Outcome
None
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Addison’s disease (secondary)
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Oreo Bains
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
07_00175
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
Images
Blood Chemistry
- Potassium, High
- Sodium, Low
Clinical Signs
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
Special Testing
- Addison's Positive