Hypersomatotropism in Three Cats Without Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus
June 2016
in “
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
”
Studysummary This case series reports three cats diagnosed with hypersomatotropism due to GH-secreting pituitary adenomas without concurrent diabetes mellitus, highlighting the potential for underdiagnosis in non-diabetic cats.
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The document described three cases of hypersomatotropism in cats without concurrent diabetes mellitus, highlighting that this condition could occur in non-diabetic cats and might be underdiagnosed. All cases involved pituitary enlargement and increased IGF-1 concentrations, supporting the diagnosis. The study suggested that the current IGF-1 cutoff value might be too high, potentially leading to underdiagnosis. It emphasized the need for increased awareness and screening for hypersomatotropism in cats, regardless of their diabetic status, to allow for earlier detection and intervention, potentially preventing or delaying acromegaly and diabetes mellitus.
