Multiple corticosteroid abnormalities in cats with hyperaldosteronism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The frequency with which multiple corticosteroid abnormalities occur in cats with aldosterone secreting adrenocortical tumors is unknown.

Objectives

To evaluate adrenal-derived corticosteroids in cats in which blood samples were submitted for measure of aldosterone.

Animals

Two hundred ninety-seven cats.

Methods

Retrospective study. Analysis of a convenience sample of previously submitted serum or plasma. Progesterone, corticosterone, and cortisol were measured in feline serum or plasma samples submitted to an endocrinology laboratory for aldosterone measurements. Demographics and clinical history were retrieved from submittal forms when provided. Statistical testing was performed to investigate associations among the adrenal corticosteroids.

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SUBMITTER: Langlois DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478033 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature