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Pituitary Macroadenoma in a Cat with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercortisolism and Neurological Signs.

Authors :
Fracassi, F.
Mandrioli, L.
Diana, A.
Hilbe, M.
Grinwis, G.
Gandini, G.
Source :
Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. Sep2007, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p359-363. 5p. 4 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2007

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0931184X
Volume :
54
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26260971
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0442.2007.00962.x