Insulinoma in dogs: a review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2012

Abstract

Insulinomas are rare malignant functional pancreatic tumors of the β cells that retain the ability to produce and secrete insulin. Insulinomas are the most common pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in dogs that can induce a variety of clinical signs that result from hypoglycemia and secondary neuroglycopenic and adrenergic effects. Diagnosis and treatment is considered challenging, and the prognosis can be extremely variable depending on the therapeutic choices. This review aims to summarize and update classic knowledge with current trends in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of insulinomas.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

First Page

151

Last Page

63

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS