Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blindness and diabetes in a cat caused by pituitary tumor
By Fracassi, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2007·Veterinary Clinical Department, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pituitary macroadenoma in a cat with diabetes mellitus, hypercortisolism and neurological signs.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old neutered male European short-hair cat was brought in because he was blind and showing unusual behaviors like compulsive walking and constant vocalization. The vet found that he also had diabetes and signs of hypercortisolism (Cushing's disease), such as weight loss, increased thirst, and thinning skin. Tests showed a large tumor in his pituitary gland that was producing a hormone causing these issues. Unfortunately, the cat's condition was serious, and the treatment options for such a tumor can be limited.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old neutered male European short-hair cat was presented because of blindness and behavioural abnormalities. On physical examination, abnormal behaviour, compulsive walking, circling, continuous vocalization and blindness were the main neurological signs. In addition, abdominal alopecia, thin and inelastic skin, weight loss despite polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia were present. Laboratory investigation revealed diabetes mellitus and pituitary-dependent hypercortisolism. Diagnostic imaging showed bilaterally enlarged adrenals and a large pituitary mass. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of an ACTH-producing pituitary macroadenoma.
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