Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with adrenal gland tumors causing increased drinking and eating
By Calsyn, Jon David R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adrenal pheochromocytoma with contralateral adrenocortical adenoma in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old neutered male cat was brought in because he had been drinking and urinating a lot, eating more than usual, acting aggressively, and gaining weight over the past six months. Despite previous tests not finding a cause, an ultrasound showed that both adrenal glands were enlarged. The vet performed surgery to remove both glands, and the tests afterward confirmed that one gland had a benign tumor (adenoma) and the other had a pheochromocytoma, which is a type of tumor that can affect hormone levels. The surgery was successful, and the cat's symptoms should improve with time.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, neutered male cat was presented with a 6-month history of progressive polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, aggression, and weight gain. Previous blood work, urinalysis, and radiographs did not delineate a cause for the clinical signs. An ultrasound revealed bilateral adrenal gland enlargement. A low-dose dexamethasone suppression test was consistent with hyperadrenocorticism. Based on these findings, bilateral adrenalectomy was attempted and successfully performed. Histopathology was consistent with a cortical adenoma in the right adrenal gland and a pheochromocytoma in the left adrenal gland. This association has never been reported in the cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20045835/