Two unusual tumours in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo).
This case report describes the clinical history, diagnosis and treatment of a ferret with a tumour of the right adrenal gland and insulinomas of the pancreas. Histopathology of both lesions confirmed the diagnoses. Clinical signs of the adrenal gland tumour were a swollen vulva, overgrooming, sexual activity and pruritus. The clinical signs suggesting insulinomas were collapse of the ferret, disorientation and ptyalism. A low blood glucose level assisted the diagnosis of insulinomas. This is believed to be the first reported case of concurrent insulinomas and adrenal gland tumour in a ferret in the United Kingdom.
Birch Heath Veterinary Clinic, Birch Heath Road, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9UU.
K
K
Eatwell
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets; D007340:Insulinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001786:Blood Glucose