A case of canine hypoadrenocorticism needing blood transfusion for severe acute anemia due to gastrointestinal hemorrhage
| Autor: | Naoyuki Itoh, Sayuri Iwaki, Satoshi Kameshima, Yuya Kimura |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Blood transfusion 040301 veterinary sciences Anemia medicine.medical_treatment blood transfusion Hematocrit gastrointestinal hemorrhage Gastroenterology 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences Lethargy Dogs Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Melena hemic and lymphatic diseases Internal medicine Internal Medicine medicine Animals Dog Diseases 030304 developmental biology 0303 health sciences General Veterinary medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Sodium 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Note medicine.disease Diarrhea Shock (circulatory) Potassium medicine.symptom business hypoadrenocorticism Rottweiler Adrenal Insufficiency |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science |
| ISSN: | 1347-7439 0916-7250 |
| DOI: | 10.1292/jvms.19-0075 |
| Popis: | A 3-year-old male Rottweiler presented with the chief complaint of recurrent vomiting, diarrhea, hypothermia, and lethargy. Hypovolemic shock was noted with abnormal electrolytes (Na/K ratio, 27.9) and anemia (hematocrit, 17.3%). Since the hematocrit was 49.2% four days earlier when the primary veterinarian examined the dog, acute anemia was diagnosed. Melena was observed on the next day. The general condition and hydration improved with treatment, and an adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test identified hypoadrenocorticism. However, the hematocrit decreased further to 9%, necessitating blood transfusion. The cause of severe acute anemia was thought to be gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It should be noted that hypoadrenocorticism can lead to potentially fatal anemia with gastrointestinal tract bleeding, and blood transfusion may be required. |
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