| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10161605 | Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This is the first report detailing transsphenoidal hypophysectomy as a feasible and effective treatment for feline acromegaly due to a pituitary somatotroph adenoma. Moreover, in this patient, concurrent insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus resolved completely. The surgery is discussed in the context of human and other feline therapies for acromegaly.
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Authors
Björn P. DVM PhD, Edoardo DVM, Guy DVM PhD, Jenny J.C.W.M. DVM, Hans S. DVM PhD,