Sentences with word «macroadenoma»

The second most common type of pituitary macroadenoma secretes growth hormone.

Most commonly, functional macroadenomas secrete adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH).

Surgery for pituitary macroadenomas in dogs and cats has been pioneered by Björn P. Meij, DVM, PhD, Dipl ECVS of the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Symptoms of nonfunctional macroadenomas in dogs and cats include the following: Behavior changes, Listlessness, Loss of appetite, Walking in circles, Disorientation, Seizures and Head pressing.

While many pituitary - dependant cases of canine Cushing's syndrome are caused by microadenomas, approximately 15 to 50 percent of pituitary - dependant cases are caused by functional macroadenomas.

The majority of these tumors are microscopic in size, however there are cases where larger tumors (known as macroadenoma) can sometimes get big enough to put pressure on the brain and cause seizures.

ACTH - secreting macroadenomas rarely occur in cats.

Symptoms of ACTH - secreting pituitary macroadenomas in your pet include the following: Increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, Muscle wasting, Skin problems, Panting, Poor hair coat and Sagging belly.

Even nonfunctional macroadenomas can cause pet health problems.

The reported outcomes have been favorable for most patients with pituitary macroadenomas and meningioma patients showing minimal neurologic symptoms at presentation.

In cats, symptoms of macroadenomas that secrete growth hormone include the following: Increased thirst, Increased urination, Increased appetite, Increase in lean body mass, Enlargement of the paws, chin and head and Diabetes mellitus that can not be controlled with insulin.

Pituitary macroadenomas are large non-cancerous tumors of the pituitary gland.

The most common method of dealing with pituitary macroadenomas is medical management.

The majority of pituitary macroadenomas are functional.

Currently, the best potential cure for pituitary macroadenomas is surgical removal.