Pancreatic insulin-secreting neoplasia in a 9-year-old Afghan hound.
An Afghan hound was presented with recurring episodes of weakness progressing to seizures after exercise. Insulinoma was diagnosed by demonstrating excessive insulin secretion in the presence of hypoglycemia. A pancreatic mass was identified and removed during an exploratory laparotomy. Surgical and pathological findings, diagnosis, and clinical management are discussed.
Fenton
Anita C
AC
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D000078790:Insulin Secretion; D007340:Insulinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*
D007328:Insulin