Combined hyponatremia and hyperkalemia mimicking acute hypoadrenocorticism in three pregnant dogs.

Authors :: Schaer M
Halling KB
Collins KE
Grant DC
Source :: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association [J Am Vet Med Assoc] 2001 Mar 15; Vol. 218 (6), pp. 897-9.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Differential diagnoses for hyponatremia with concurrent hyperkalemia should include hypoadrenocorticism. Renal failure, chylothorax, and gastrointestinal tract disorders may also cause abnormally low serum sodium:potassium ratios. The ACTH stimulation test is the gold standard for diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism.

Subjects :: Adrenal Insufficiency diagnosis
Animals
Diagnosis, Differential
Dogs
Electrolytes blood
Female
Hyperkalemia diagnosis
Hyponatremia diagnosis
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency veterinary
Dog Diseases diagnosis
Hyperkalemia veterinary
Hyponatremia veterinary
Pregnancy Complications veterinary

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