HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Head trauma as a possible cause of central diabetes insipidus in a cat.

Abstract
A 13-month-old female domestic shorthair cat presented with a 10-month history of polyuria and polydipsia that began after having been hit by a car. Neurological examination revealed visual deficits and an absent bilateral menace response. Hematological and serum biochemical analyses were within reference values, but hyposthenuria was identified. Failure to concentrate urine during the water deprivation test followed by an increase in urine specific gravity after administration of synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH) suggested a diagnosis of central diabetes insipidus. Subcutaneous or oral administration of synthetic ADH was effective in central diabetes insipidus treatment during the 19-month follow-up.
AuthorsKaren M Oliveira, Fabíola B Fukushima, Camila M Oliveira, Isabel R Rosado, Bruno B J Torres, Mário Sérgio L Lavor, Carla Maria O Silva, Eliane G Melo
JournalJournal of feline medicine and surgery (J Feline Med Surg) Vol. 15 Issue 2 Pg. 155-9 (Feb 2013) ISSN: 1532-2750 [Electronic] England
PMID23064994 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin
Topics
  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases (etiology, pathology)
  • Cats
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic (drug therapy, etiology, veterinary)
  • Female
  • Infusions, Subcutaneous

Join CureHunter, for free Research Interface BASIC access!

Take advantage of free CureHunter research engine access to explore the best drug and treatment options for any disease. Find out why thousands of doctors, pharma researchers and patient activists around the world use CureHunter every day.
Realize the full power of the drug-disease research graph!


Choose Username:
Email:
Password:
Verify Password:
Enter Code Shown: