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. 2008 Jun 28;38(11):520–524. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1997.tb03310.x

Mitotane (o, p‘‐DDD) treatment in a cat with hyperadrenocorticism

C S Schwedes 1
PMCID: PMC7166770  PMID: 9403812

Abstract

An 11‐year‐old male castrated Persian cat with spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism was presented. Both adrenals were grossly enlarged and calcified. A diagnosis of pituitary‐dependent hyperadrenocorticism was made. Signs of hyperadrenocorticism resolved with long‐term mitotane treatment. Concurrent diabetes mellitus resolved after 220 days of therapy. No severe adverse drug reactions were noted.

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