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The low-dose dexamethasone suppression (LDDS) test is considered extremely sensitive for hyperadrenocorticism. In approximately 95% of dogs with PDH and up to 100% of dogs with AT, cortisol suppression is inadequate.
the results and interpretation of ACTH stimulation test and dexamethasone suppression test. For patient-specific interpretations provided through IDEXX DecisionIQ™, please view your results in VetConnect® PLUS.
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Feb 9, 2024 · There are three main tests available: urine cortisol:creatinine ratio (UCCR), the ACTH stimulation test and the low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST). Appropriate pre-diagnostic screening for Cushing’s syndrome can ensure high prevalence in tested populations, increasing test accuracy
- Clinical Presentation
- Diagnostic Process
- Step 1: Scrutinize Routine Laboratory Findings
- Step 2: screen For Hac
- Step 3: Differentiate PDH from at
- Summary
Spontaneous HAC is usually diagnosed in older dogs, particularly Boston terriers, dachshunds, miniature poodles, and beagles.1 It is uncommon in dogs younger than 5 years of age. Onset is often insidious, and owners frequently attribute changes to aging. A strong understanding of the clinical manifestations of HAC is essential because it helps us i...
HAC can often be considered an “exam room” diagnosis, meaning that the owner’s concern or the dog’s physical appearance suggests HAC. Less frequently, a comorbid condition suggests the possibility (BOX 2). I do not advise pursuing a diagnostic workup for HAC without a strong clinical index of suspicion. Chasing a diagnosis based on biochemical chan...
Most dogs manifest many (or all) of the expected patterns on routine laboratory tests.1 Urine is usually dilute, with specific gravity less than 1.020. Hyposthenuria may be documented: In fact, HAC is one of the most common causes of a urine specific gravity less than 1.008. Proteinuria may be noted and should be quantified with a urine protein-to-...
There is limited consensus about the “best” screening test, although sensitivity and specificity data support the routine use of the low-dose dexamethsone suppression test (LDDST).1However, a clinician’s confidence in a positive (or negative) result is determined by population characteristics, meaning that a result supporting HAC is inherently more...
About 85% of dogs with HAC have PDH, particularly small dogs. HAC due to AT is most often reported in dogs that weigh more than 20 kg. Differentiating the 2 forms is important because the diagnosis affects therapy and prognosis, but it is not necessary if the dog is a poor candidate for surgery or the owner is unwilling to consider adrenalectomy (t...
The clinical recognition of dogs with HAC is a key part of the diagnostic process.Do not chase this diagnosis without overt clinical manifestations of HAC.The confirmatory tests have limitations; more than 1 may be needed to establish a diagnosis.If adrenalectomy is not an option, client resources may be directed toward treatment rather than differentiating PDH from AT. However, life expectancy for dogs with AT will be affected by the biolo...Proper monitoring of Cushing’s syndrome patients is essential to ensuring optimal treatment results. Scheduling follow-up appointments and educating the pet owner on the importance of reporting any signs of change in their pet are vital to the treatment process.
If a test for confirming Cushing’s syndrome is per-formed only on patients with the classic Cushingoid appear-ance, a positive result is more likely to be a true positive, and a negative result is less likely to be a true negative, regardless of the sensitivity and specificity of the test.
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When your veterinary surgeon suspects Cushing’s syndrome, they will perform blood and urine tests to confirm the diagnosis. This usually starts with an overall health screen – these are more generalised tests where your vet will be looking for clues that Cushing’s may be present.
