ULTRASONOGRAPHIC DETECTION OF ADRENAL-GLAND TUMORS IN 2 FERRETS

Authors
ACKERMANN J CARPENTER JW GODSHALK CP HARMS CA
Citation
J. Ackermann et al., ULTRASONOGRAPHIC DETECTION OF ADRENAL-GLAND TUMORS IN 2 FERRETS, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 205(7), 1994, pp. 1001-1003
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
00031488
Volume
205
Issue
7
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1001 - 1003
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1488(1994)205:7<1001:UDOATI>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Hyperadrenocorticism is recognized as a common medical condition in mi ddle- to older-aged ferrets. Diagnosis of adrenocortical tumors in fer rets, using adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation or dexamethasone s uppression test results, is unreliable. Ultrasonography can be a viabl e alternative to laparotomy for the detection of this disorder. Ultras onography can be used to diagnose adrenal gland tumors in ferrets. The diagnosis should be confirmed by surgical excision and histologic exa mination of the adrenal gland.