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Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) in a year-old cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2015

Patient Information

Age
8 Years
Gender
Male, Neutered
Species
Feline

Keywords

Urinalysis

Clinical Signs

Blood Chemistry

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History

An 8-year-old MN Ragdoll cat was presented for examination due to ADR. Blood chemistry found hypokalemia, elevated liver enzymes, hyponatremia, and a CPK of 11981. Urinalysis showed a specifi gravity of 1.039, pH 7.5, 3+ protein, RBC 11-20, and WBC 2-3.

DX

Right adrenal gland mass, appears resectable. Conn’s syndrome. Chest radiographs, blood pressure measurements and right adrenalectomy would be recommended with inspection for micrometastasis though none is suspected.

Outcome

Chest radiographs, blood pressure measurements and right adrenalectomy was recommended with inspection for micrometastasis though none was suspected.

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