Insulinoma in 2 guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus).
This paper describes an insulinoma in 2 guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Both guinea pigs presented with neurologic signs and low blood glucose readings. The neurologic signs resolved with dextrose administration. Insulinoma was confirmed on postmortem examination.
Vannevel
Janice Y
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LaSalle Animal Clinic, 1560 LaSalle Blvd Unit B, Sudbury, Ontario.
Wilcock
Brian
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D000818:Animals; D001344:Autopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007340:Insulinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
D001786:Blood Glucose; D005947:Glucose