Corticosteroid-associated laminitis.
A direct causal association between corticosteroid use and laminitis has yet to be proven scientifically, and there have been few studies specifically addressing this aspect. New evidence, however, is improving the understanding of the causes of laminitis, particularly related to endocrine factors. The focus of this article is discussing the circumstances under which steroids might cause this condition.
Bailey
Simon R
SR
School of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Corner of Park Drive and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. bais@unimelb.edu.au
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006736:Horses; D007249:Inflammation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones