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Ferret Neoplastic Diseases Flashcards

1
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A ferret with bilateral alopecia, swollen vulva, and excessive mounting behavior likely have what disease?

A

Hyperadrenocorticism or hyperestrogenism

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What kind of tumor causes hyperadrenocorticism or hyperestrogenism?

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Adrenal assoc. tumor

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What are clinical signs of an adrenal tumor caused by?

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Hyperestrogenism

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What hormone is elevated in a ferret with an adrenal tumor?

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Estrogen

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What is the most effective treatment for an adrenal tumor in ferrets?

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Adrenalectomy

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6
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Why are adrenalectomies sometimes difficult to do in ferrets?

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Proximity to vena cava

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7
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What are medical treatments for hyperestrogenism?

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Lupron

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What is the MoA of Lupron?

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Estrogen-reducing GnRH

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Why is Lysodren not recommended for ferrets?

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Not safe or effective like it is in dogs

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What tumor is very common in ferrets >5yo?

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Insulinoma

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What are the most common symptoms of an insulinoma in a ferret?

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Hypoglycemia and neuro signs

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What is normal glucose level for a ferret?

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80-120mg/dL

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What level of glucose diagnoses hypoglycemia in a ferret?

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<60mg/dL

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14
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Tumor of the pancreas that is derived from beta cells

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Insulinoma

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15
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Secrete unregulated amounts of insulin resulting in hypoglycemia

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Insulinoma

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16
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What is the most commonly performed treatment for an insulinoma in a ferret?

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Surgical removal of the affected pancreas

17
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What is the recurrence rate of a surgically removed insulinoma?

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40% within 10mo

18
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What is the Whipple’s triad of diagnostics for a ferret insulinoma?

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Low fasting glucose, neuro signs, relief of symptoms w/feeding or glucose treatment

19
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What are the two forms of ferret lymphoma?

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Juvenile and adult lymphosarcoma

20
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What is the age cut off for juvenile ferret lymphosarcoma?

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<2yo

21
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Fast-growing, aggressive lymphoblastic disease of ferrets

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Juvenile lymphosarcoma

22
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Slow-growing, chronic lymphocytic disease of ferrets

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Adult lymphosarcoma

23
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What type of MCT is most common in a ferret?

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Cutaneous

24
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What are clinical signs that may accompany a cutaneous MCT in a ferret?

A

Pruritus and self-excoriation

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