Pre-operative fibrous osteodystrophy and severe, refractory, post-operative hypocalcemia following parathyroidectomy in a dog

Jennifer M. Reinhart, Ellie K. Nuth, Christopher G. Byers, Mike Thoesen, Laura J. Armbrust, David S. Biller, Kenneth R. Harkin

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Abstract

A 13-year-old dog exhibited dramatic, radiographic osteopenia consistent with fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism. Following parathyroidectomy, the dog developed severe, prolonged hypocalcemia, but was successfully treated and discharged 32 d after surgery. A variety of factors may have contributed to this dog's hypocalcemia including hypoparathyroidism and hungry bone syndrome.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)867-871
Number of pages5
JournalThe Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Volume56
Issue number8
StatePublished - Aug 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Veterinary

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