Pituitary Tumor in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Pituitary Tumor
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

A tumour of the pituitary gland, located on the base of the brain. It is the most important endocrine gland, controlling other glands and their hormone production. Most pituitary tumours are benign, but because of their location, they cause serious problems. They compress the brain and impair pituitary’s regulatory function causing neurological symptoms and issues with other endocrine glands. The vet will diagnose the tumour with the help of X-ray, MRI and CT imaging. Due to its location, the tumour is inoperable and chemotherapy is the best option. It is a complicated treatment requiring a lot of time and patience with variable results.

Breeds exposed to Pituitary Tumor – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Italian Greyhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Smooth Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Smooth – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Italian Greyhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-Haired Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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