Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association
Online ISSN : 2186-0211
Print ISSN : 0446-6454
ISSN-L : 0446-6454
Small Animal Medicine
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism with a Renal Mass in a Cat
Toshiki ARAIETakashi OGAWA
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2013 Volume 66 Issue 12 Pages 867-869

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Abstract
A 17-year-old male cat presented with episodes of anorexia and ataxia. Blood examination showed elevated alkaline phosphatase, creatine kinase, and severe hypokalemia. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a left renal mass and bilateral adrenal gland enlargement. Plasma aldosterone concentration and plasma renin activity were respectively elevated. From these findings this case was suspected as a secondary hyperaldosteronism, probably due to a left renal mass. Treatment, ACE inhibitor, and spironolactone improved hypokalemia and clinical signs.
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