title: Case series of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in a tropical climate.
abstract: The clinical manifestations of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in temperate climates are well described. The classic presentation is that of an older animal with hirsutism, laminitis, poor muscle tone, pendulous abdomen and weight loss. This case series highlights the additional clinical signs of anhidrosis and heat stress with secondary exercise intolerance that were seen as primary presenting problems in equids with PPID in the hot, humid conditions of a tropical climate. The clinical signs resolved with medical treatment for PPID.
authors.affiliation: Townsville Vet Clinic, 32-34 Anne St, Aitkenvale, Queensland, 4814, Australia. caroline@townsvillevetclinic.com.au
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Spelta
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Axon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D010479:Pergolide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D052716:Pituitary Gland, Intermediate / Q000473:pathology*; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014329:Tropical Climate
chemical_list: D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D010479:Pergolide