title: Adrenal gland disease in ferrets.
abstract: Adrenocortical disease is a frequent problem affecting pet ferrets in the United States. This article describes the typical history, signs, and diagnostic test results to be expected in ferrets with this disease. Treatment options are discussed. A newly developed diagnostic technique is also described.
authors.affiliation: Avian and Exotic Animal Services, Antech Diagnostics, Farmingdale, New York, USA.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
mesh_terms: D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000187:drug effects / Q000601:surgery; D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008939:Mitotane / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D008939:Mitotane; D007654:Ketoconazole