Dogs diagnosed with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) commonly are presented with concurrent clinical, physical, and historical findings consistent with hyperadreno-corticism (HAC) at the time of vision loss. Thirteen dogs diagnosed with SARDS on the basis of complete ophthalmic examination and extinguished bright-flash electroretinogram were evaluated for steroid hormonal abnormalities. Signalment, case history, physical examination, and clinicopathological findings were recorded. Serum cortisol and sex-hormone concentrations were measured before and after adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation. Clinical signs of HAC, systemic hypertension, and proteinuria were commonly found in dogs with SARDS. Elevations in one or more sex hormones were found in 11 (85%) of 13 dogs (95% confidence interval [CI] 65% to 100%); cortisol was elevated in nine (69%) of 13 dogs (95% CI 44% to 94%). A minority of dogs (three [23%] of 13; 95% CI 0.2% to 46%) exhibited only an increase in adrenal sex hormones. Only one dog had completely normal ACTH stimulation test results. Symptoms of HAC were associated with abnormal ACTH stimulation results. Routine ACTH stimulation testing to evaluate cortisol and sex hormones, blood pressure screening, and urinalysis are recommended in these animals.
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September 01 2009
Elevations in Sex Hormones in Dogs With Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)
Renee T. Carter, DVM, Diplomate ACVO;
Renee T. Carter, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Carter), School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; the
Department of Comparative Medicine (Oliver), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996; and the
Departments of Medical Sciences (Stepien) and Surgical Sciences (Bentley), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
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Jack W. Oliver, DVM, PhD;
Jack W. Oliver, DVM, PhD
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Carter), School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; the
Department of Comparative Medicine (Oliver), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996; and the
Departments of Medical Sciences (Stepien) and Surgical Sciences (Bentley), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
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Rebecca L. Stepien, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology);
Rebecca L. Stepien, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Carter), School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; the
Department of Comparative Medicine (Oliver), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996; and the
Departments of Medical Sciences (Stepien) and Surgical Sciences (Bentley), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
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Ellison Bentley, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Ellison Bentley, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Carter), School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; the
Department of Comparative Medicine (Oliver), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996; and the
Departments of Medical Sciences (Stepien) and Surgical Sciences (Bentley), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc (2009) 45 (5): 207–214.
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Renee T. Carter, Jack W. Oliver, Rebecca L. Stepien, Ellison Bentley; Elevations in Sex Hormones in Dogs With Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS). J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 September 2009; 45 (5): 207–214. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/0450207
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