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Insulinoma in a ferret

Author
Chary, Dorothy
Abstract
This paper attempts to examine the current state of diagnostic and clinical management of insulinoma in humans, in dogs, and in ferrets, with the purpose of determining which procedures in human medicine might be applicable to the different species. A case history of a ferret is given, demonstrating the need for advancement in the veterinary medical approach to this disease. Insulinoma, or pancreatic islet beta cell tumor, is a commonly seen endocrine neoplasm of middle-aged ferrets. It is less common in dogs, and rather rare in cats. It is fairly rare in human medicine, as the incidence is overwhelmingly of benign pancreatic hyperplasia.
Journal/Series
Senior seminar paper Seminar SF610.1 1992 no.9211
Date Issued
1991-12-04Subject
Ferrets -- Diseases -- Case studies
Type
term paper