Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors and Other Sellar Masses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Owen, Tina J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
Transsphenoidal surgery is an option for dogs and cats with functional and nonfunctional pituitary masses or other sellar and parasellar masses. An adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting tumor causing Cushing disease is the most common clinically relevant pituitary tumor in dogs, and the most common pituitary tumor seen in cats is a growth hormone-secreting tumor causing acromegaly. Transsphenoidal surgery can lead to rapid resolution of clinical signs and provide a cure for these patients. Because of the risks associated with this surgery, it should only be attempted by a cohesive pituitary surgery group with a sophisticated medical and surgical team.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29056398/