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Hyperphosphatasemia and concurrent adrenal gland dysfunction in apparently healthy Scottish Terriers.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - 15 Jul 2010
Zimmerman Kurt L, Panciera David L, Panciera Roger J, Oliver Jack W, Hoffmann Walter E, Binder Ellen M, Randall Daniel C, Kinnarney Joseph H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine causes of hyperphosphatasemia (high serum alkaline phosphatase [ALP] activity) in apparently healthy Scottish Terriers. DESIGN: Prospective case-controlled study. ANIMALS: 34 apparently healthy adult Scottish Terriers (17 with and 17 without hyperphosphatasemia). PROCEDURES: Serum activities for 3 isoforms (bone, liver, and corticosteroid) of ALP were measured. Concentrations of cortisol,...
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