Diagnosis of spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. Part 2: Adrenal function testing and differentiating tests

Publication date: Available online 27 July 2019Source: The Veterinary JournalAuthor(s): Michael Bennaim, Robert E. Shiel, Carmel T. MooneyAbstractHyperadrenocorticism is a relatively common endocrine disorder in dogs that has been extensively described. However, its diagnosis remains challenging because there is no true reference standard test, and a myriad of factors can affect the diagnostic performance of the commonly used adrenal function tests. Ultimately, the diagnosis is based on a combination of signalment, history and clinical findings, and a variety of diagnostic test results. The second part of this review aims to appraise available data on diagnostic performance of adrenal function tests in naturally occurring canine hyperadrenocorticism.
Source: The Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research