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  2. Pineoblastoma - Wikipedia

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    The pineal gland is a small organ in the center of the brain that is responsible for controlling melatonin secretion. [2] Several tumors can occur in the area of the pineal gland, with the most aggressive being pineoblastoma. Pineoblastomas arise from embryonal cells in the pineal gland and are rapidly growing.

  3. Hypersomatotropism (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    It is possible that this variability is related to breed. Diabetes however, still occurs in a substantial amount of dogs. [1] Most symptoms result from the diabetogenic effect of growth hormone and the acral enlargement effects of growth hormone and IGF-1. Neurological signs may be observed in some cats due to expansion of the tumour, this can ...

  4. Cancer in dogs - Wikipedia

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    Dogs can develop many of the same types of cancer as humans. Many canine cancers are described with the same terminology and use the same classification systems as human cancers. [1] Mast cell tumors are the most common type of skin cancer in canines. [1] Lymphoma; Prostate cancer; Brain cancer; Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that is ...

  5. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 - Wikipedia

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    Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (also known as "Pheochromocytoma (codons 630 and 634) and amyloid producing medullary thyroid carcinoma", [1] "PTC syndrome," [1] and "Sipple syndrome" [1]) is a group of medical disorders associated with tumors of the endocrine system. The tumors may be benign or malignant .

  6. Papillary tumors of the pineal region - Wikipedia

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    Papillary Tumors of the Pineal Region are located on the pineal gland which is located in the center of the brain. The pineal gland is located on roof of the diencephalon. It is a cone-shaped structure dorsal to the midbrain tectum. [3] The tumor appears to be derived from the specialized ependymal cells of the subcommissural organ.

  7. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 - Wikipedia

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    Multiple endocrine neoplasia occurs when tumors are found in at least two of the three main endocrine glands (parathyroid, pituitary, and pancreatico-duodenum). Tumors can also develop in organs and tissues other than endocrine glands. If the tumors become cancerous, some cases can be life-threatening. The disorder affects 1 in 30,000 people.

  8. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of Cushing's in cats is similar to that of dogs. [8] For cats the most common reason for referral resulting in a diagnosis is diabetes mellitus. Abnormal dermatological findings were the most common reason for referral after physical examination in cats. [9] 80% of cats with Cushing's develop diabetes mellitus compared to 10% of ...

  9. Dog health - Wikipedia

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    Some diseases and other health problems are common to both humans and dogs; others are unique to dogs and other animals. Dogs are susceptible to various diseases; similarly to humans, they can have diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, or arthritis. Timely vaccination can reduce the risk and severity of an infection.