Hypothalamic-pituitary axis deficiency following traumatic brain injury in a dog.
OBJECTIVE
To describe endocrine dysfunction associated with traumatic brain injury in a dog.


CONCLUSIONS
A 12-week-old dog presented with traumatic brain injury and did not respond to traditional supportive care. Continued hypothermia, electrolyte derangements, hypotension, and hyposthenuria prompted screening for and detection of several hypothalamic-pituitary disorders including: hypoadrenocorticism, central diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, and growth hormone deficiency. Electrolyte abnormalities, urine osmolarity, and blood pressure improved with treatment for the associated disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
This is the first report of generalized hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction or panhypopituitarism following traumatic brain injury in a dog.
Foley
Catherine
C
Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA 02130, USA. ce.foley@yahoo.com
Bracker
Kiko
K
Drellich
Sharon
S
D000818:Animals; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007027:Hypothalamic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / Q000293:injuries*