Use of abdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism in a cat

Authors
Moore, LE Biller, DS Smith, TA
Citation
Le. Moore et al., Use of abdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism in a cat, J AM VET ME, 217(2), 2000, pp. 213-215
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00031488 → ACNP
Volume
217
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
213 - 215
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1488(20000715)217:2<213:UOAUIT>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Hyperaldosteronism in cats is similar to the disease in humans and may be s uspected with hypokalemia, muscle weakness, adrenal mass. in cats and an) Ultrasonography is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and follow-up of adrena l gland diseases in cats.