The Influence of the Size, Age and Sex on the Computed Tomographic Measured Size of the Pituitary Gland in Normal Horses

In conclusion, the pituitary gland size varies between different sized and aged horses. The use of the P:B ratio is a valuable metric for making comparisons between the pituitary glands of these horses.

Source: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C - February 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. P. Crijns, H. J. Van Bree, B. J. G. Broeckx, S. Schauvliege, G. Van Loon, A. Martens, K. Vanderperren, W. B. Dingemanse, I. M. Gielen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research