Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Radiotherapy and pasireotide treatment of a growth hormone producing pituitary tumor in a diabetic dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Zublena, Francesco et al.
- Affiliation:
- University Veterinary Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-year-old castrated male border terrier dog was diagnosed with acromegaly resulting from a growth hormone secreting pituitary tumor. Sixteen daily fractions of radiation therapy were delivered followed, approximately 1 year later, by administration of pasireotide. The aforementioned treatment was considered effective and should be further evaluated in similar cases.
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