Dermatology, Session 4

Diagnosis and management of canine hypercortisolism. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis

Spontaneous and iatrogenic hypercortisolism is probably the most common cause of endocrine alopecia, frequently accompanied by additional skin lesions and systemic signs in dogs. Although in advanced cases diagnosis is usually straightforward, there are dogs with less typical presentations posing diagnostic dilemmas. Furthermore, the correct interpretation of low-dose dexamethasone suppression test results has changed in recent years. Finally, there are multiple treatment options that should be prioritized depending on the cause of hypercortisolism, and treatment monitoring is very complicated

Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnosis and management of canine hypercortisolism (spontaneous and iatrogenic)