Feline exocrine pancreatic disorders

Authors
Steiner, JM Williams, DA
Citation
Jm. Steiner et Da. Williams, Feline exocrine pancreatic disorders, VET CLIN SM, 29(2), 1999, pp. 551
Citations number
133
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
01955616 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-5616(199903)29:2<551:FEPD>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
This article gives a comprehensive review of disorders of the exocrine panc reas in cats. The classification, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of feline pancreatitis are discussed i n detail. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and neoplastic conditions of th e exocrine pancreas in cats are also reviewed. The article closes with a br ief description of less common conditions of the exocrine pancreas in cats.