Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner
Teton NewMedia (Verlag)
978-1-893441-14-9 (ISBN)
A quick reference meant to provide the core clinical information needed for effective diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders in the dog and cat. This title deals specifically with endocrine problems that can be managed by the general practitioner, making it ideal for daily clinical use. Consistent organization provides clear guidelines for diagnosis of suspected diseases based on clinical signs, routine and special laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging. The book provides an easy to use formulary of commonly used drugs and discusses management complications that may arise during treatment. It also includes protocols for managing and treatment complications and patient monitoring.
Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.
David Panciera, Anthony Carr
Contents Section 1 Polydipsia and Polyuria Introduction Some Helpful Hints Overview Causes of Polyuria and Polydipsia Diagnostic Approach Further Diagnostics Diabetes Insipidus Section 2 Disorders of Growth Hormone Acromegaly Overview Clinical Signs Cats Dogs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Congenital Growth Hormone Deficiency Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 3 Hypothyroidism Overview Common Clinical Signs Uncommon Clinical Signs Feline Hypothyroidism Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Section 4 Hyperthyroidism Overview Common Clinical Signs Canine Hyperthyroidism Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Ancillary Testing Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Section 5 Hyperadrenocorticism Canine Hyperadrenocorticism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Screening Tests for Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism Discrimination Tests for Differentiating PDH from Adrenal Tumor Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Feline Hyperadrenocorticism Overview Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Tests for Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism Treatment Recommendations Prognosis Section 6 Hypoadrenocorticism Overview Common Clinical Signs Uncommon Clinical Signs Routine Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Imaging Specific Tests for Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.1.2005 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Made Easy Series |
| Verlagsort | Jackson |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 146 x 215 mm |
| Gewicht | 385 g |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin ► Kleintier |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-893441-14-8 / 1893441148 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-893441-14-9 / 9781893441149 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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