HYPERNATREMIA, ADIPSIA, AND DIABETES-INSIPIDUS IN A DOG WITH HYPOTHALAMIC DYSPLASIA

Authors
BAGLEY RS DELAHUNTA A RANDOLPH JF CENTER SA
Citation
Rs. Bagley et al., HYPERNATREMIA, ADIPSIA, AND DIABETES-INSIPIDUS IN A DOG WITH HYPOTHALAMIC DYSPLASIA, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 29(3), 1993, pp. 267-271
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
29
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
267 - 271
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1993)29:3<267:HAADIA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
A 4.5-month-old female Dalmatian was presented for evaluation of episo dic dementia and circling. Serum sodium and chloride concentrations we re profoundly increased. Despite being alert, the dog exhibited no thi rst Exogenous ADH response testing suggested central diabetes insipidu s. Nuclear imaging of the cranial cavity and cisternal cerebrospinal f luid analysis were normal. Necropsy examination revealed an extensive malformation of the midline structures of the frontal lobes and rostra l diencephalon. A congenital abnormality is suspected.