"Pituitary tumors" refers to abnormal growths or masses that develop in the pituitary gland, which is a small gland located at the base of the brain. These tumors can disrupt the normal functioning of the pituitary gland, leading to hormonal imbalances and various health problems.
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- The growth rates of pituitary tumors in dogs and cats vary greatly, and the rate at which symptoms progress depends on tumor type. (petpremium.com)
- In cats with pituitary tumors producing other hormones, the treatment for the secondary effects is symptomatic, and the tumors are incurable. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)
- In cases of pituitary tumors causing hyperadrenocorticism that are medically managed, the treatment needs monitoring and life expectancy is variable from days to ten years but averaging less than three years. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)
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