title: Tumors of the central nervous system.
abstract: Neoplasia of the central nervous system (CNS) can be divided into two main categories: nonpituitary CNS neoplasia and pituitary adenomas. Nonpituitary CNS neoplasias are generally compressive in nature, although some are also invasive. The majority of reported CNS tumors are secondary with only a few originating from nervous tissue. Pituitary adenomas predominantly occur in the pars intermedia of the older horse. Clinical signs, diagnostic testing, and possible treatments are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Paradis
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D016543:Central Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*