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Grossly the adrenals have an irregular surface with protruding nodules of cortical tissue; the hyperplased zona fasciculata cells.
Grossly the adrenals have an irregular surface with protruding nodules of cortical tissue; the hyperplased zona fasciculata cells.
===Adrenal Dependant Hyperadrenocorticism===
===Adrenal Dependant Hyperadrenocorticism===
Ultrasound of the adrenal glands can also be performed to distinguish if one is large or if both are bilaterally enlarged. This would distinguish from PDH (bilateral) and an adrenal tumour (one enlarged).
Ultrasound of the adrenal glands can also be performed to distinguish if one is large or if both are bilaterally enlarged. This would distinguish from PDH (bilateral) and an adrenal tumour (one enlarged).
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Pituitary tumours may be treated with ''radiotherapy'' or ''surgery''. A bilateral adrenalectomy can be performed in some cases. Hypophysectomy has been performed in some countries with good success rates. This involves removal of the gland through the nose and must be performed in a specialist referral centre.
Pituitary tumours may be treated with ''radiotherapy'' or ''surgery''. A bilateral adrenalectomy can be performed in some cases. Hypophysectomy has been performed in some countries with good success rates. This involves removal of the gland through the nose and must be performed in a specialist referral centre.
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|book = Clinical Signs in Small Animal Medicine
|author = Michael Schaer
|isbn = 9781840760934
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