Hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma in a ferret

Neoplasia is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in domestic ferrets, with adrenal and islet cell pancreatic neoplasia (tumors of endocrine origin) comprising 57% of reported cases. Other endocrine tumors are infrequently reported including a single case of gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma (carcinoid). The authors described a case regarding a 5-year-old, male neutered domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) presented acutely collapsed following a three-week history of intermittent lethargy and deteriorating body condition. Physical examination identified a heart rate of 140 bpm, body condition score of 1.5/9, mildly prolonged skin tent, splenomegaly, generalized abdominal discomfort, lethargy, and depressed mentation. Blood biochemistry ...

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