Endocrine Disorders in Adrenocortical Function in Companion Animals

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will explore current research on the pathophysiological principles of the more common endocrine disorders of the adrenal gland in companion animals. The disorders addressed will include Cushing’s syndrome in dogs and cats, dysregulated increases in adrenocortical function in horses and ferrets, hypoadrenocorticism, hyperaldosteronism and functional neoplasia of the adrenal medulla.

The pathophysiological perturbations characterizing each disorder will underpin discussions regarding the range of clinical phenotypes likely to be encountered. They will also form the basis of how best to apply a logical approach, employing analytical reasoning to enhance the clinical detection of such disorders.

Additionally, optimizing diagnostic precision will be discussed for each disorder, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various management strategies. These discussions will be contextualized with regard to what is presently available, as well as some of the more aspirational or experimental options likely to materialize over the next five years.

These articles will provide not only insightful summaries of our current understanding of these disorders, but also valuable information from experienced clinical researchers concerning how these can be optimally applied in real-life clinical settings.

Prof. Dr. David Church
Guest Editor

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• adrenocortical
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Addison’s disease
• pheochromocytoma
• hyperaldosteronism
• pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction
• PPID
• endocrinopathies