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Julia P Sumner1, Sean E Hulsebosch1, Robert M Dudley1
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA (Sumner, Miller, Hayes); Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California 95616, USA (Hulsebosch); Medvet Columbus, Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Worthington, Ohio 43085, USA (Dudley).
Abstract:
Three neutered cats with adrenocortical tumors that were presented with behavioral changes but no evidence of hyperaldosteronism or hypercortisolism are described. All 3 cats had resolution of their clinical signs following adrenalectomy. For neutered cats presenting with behavior changes, a sex-hormone secreting adrenal tumor should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
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