Endocrine tumours in equids.

Autor: Perez‐Ecija, A., Toribio, R. E., Mendoza, F. J.
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Zdroj: Equine Veterinary Education; Dec2018, Vol. 30 Issue 12, p664-670, 7p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the treatment of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. It mentions that pheochromocytoma is associated with growths of the pituitary gland in older equids; and its pathophysiological alterations are related to their mechanical effect on surrounding tissues, and proopiomelanocortin (POMC)-derived peptides.
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