Primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) in a cat; a case report and review of comparative aspects |
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| Authors: | CLIVE E EGER WAYNE F ROBINSON† CLIVE R R HUXTABLE† |
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| Institution: | *Division of Applied Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University, Murdoch, 6150, Western Australia;†Division of Veterinary Biology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, 6150, Western Australia |
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| Abstract: | An aged cat was presented with a history of chronic relapsing weakness and depression. Profound hypokalaemia was detected in association with increased serum aldosterone levels and marginally subnormal plasma renin activity. A diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) was made and the cat was successfully treated for 2 ½ months with spironolactone. When renal failure developed, the cat was destroyed and at autopsy a large adrenal cortical adenocarcinoma was found. |
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