Overview

This highly illustrated textbook is aimed at the veterinarian in practice or training interested in all types of endocrine diseases of dogs and cats. The book is organised by body system and is case oriented. Chapters deal with separate endocrine glands, beginning with a brief review of the morphology and physiology of the gland, complete with drawings depicting the functional principles. This is followed by descriptions of the disorders of the gland with up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment. Numerous clinical cases illustrate the presenting symptoms and the results following treatment. The final chapters contain diagnostic and therapeutic protocols, as well as algorithms for problems such as alopecia, polyuria, and weight loss.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ad Rijnberk (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) ,  Hans S. Kooistra (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Schlutersche
Imprint:   Schlutersche
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   1.556kg
ISBN:  

9783899930580

ISBN 10:   3899930584
Pages:   338
Publication Date:   31 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Contents Authors Abbreviations Preface to the first edition Preface to the second edition Clinical Endocrinology Introduction Hormones Genes encoding hormones Endocrine disorders Clinical assessment Hypothalamus-Pituitary System Introduction Anterior lobe Posterior lobe Thyroids Introduction Hypothyroidism in young animals Hypothyroidism in adult animals Hyperthyroidism and thyroid tumors Adrenals Introduction Adrenocortical insufficiency Glucocorticoid excess Mineralocorticoid excess Adrenal medulla Endocrine Pancreas Introduction Diabetes mellitus The hypoglycemic syndrome Other endocrine tumors associated with the pancreas Gonadal Development and Disorders of Sexual Differentiation Introduction Abnormal sexual differentiation Ovaries Introduction Estrous cycle, anestrus, pregnancy, and parturition Medical pregnancy termination Induction of parturition Persistent estrus Split heat Hypoluteoidism Prolonged anestrus Estrus induction Estrus prevention Cystic endometrial hyperplasiaendometritis Fertility disorders in the bitch due to breeding management problems Testes Introduction Hypogonadism Cryptorchidism Testicular neoplasia Male infertility Calciotropic Hormones Introduction Hypoparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism Hypercalcemia of malignancy Vitamin D-related disorders Calcitonin-related disorders Miscellaneous Puerperal tetany Tissue Hormones and Humoral Manifestations of Cancer Introduction Natriuretic peptides Erythropoietin Humoral manifestations of cancer Obesity Introduction Pathophysiology Protocols and Algorithms Protocols for Function Tests Pituitary anterior lobe Pituitary posterior lobe Thyroid Adrenal cortex Ovary and Testis Treatment Protocols Pituitary Adrenal cortex Endocrine pancreas Algorithms Endocrine alopecia Polyuria and polydipsia Breeding management of the bitch Weight loss in spite of good appetite Index

Reviews

This is an excellent clinical endocrinology reference for veterinary clinicians who manage diverse endocrinopathies. It is written clearly and concisely and covers all pertinent points that veterinary professionals need to take into consideration in the management of clinical endocrine cases. The chapters are written by well-known experts in the field and provide concise summaries of the current literature. (5 stars) -- Arnon Gal, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) Doody's Review Service

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Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

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