Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transsphenoidal surgery to treat pituitary tumors in dogs and cats
By Owen, Tina J et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2018·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors and Other Sellar Masses.
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat with a pituitary tumor may show symptoms like excessive thirst, increased urination, or abnormal growth. Transsphenoidal surgery, a specialized procedure, can effectively treat these tumors, including those causing Cushing disease in dogs and acromegaly in cats. This surgery can quickly resolve symptoms and potentially cure the condition. However, it is important that this surgery is performed by an experienced veterinary team due to the associated risks.
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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 on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29056398/