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Right adrenal mass in a 5 year old FS ferret

Case Study

Right adrenal mass in a 5 year old FS ferret

The patient is a 5 year old spayed female ferret that was presented for a history of bilateral flank alopecia and vulvar enlargement. The patient also exhibited infrequent rear limb ataxia. Blood glucose was normal. 

The patient is a 5 year old spayed female ferret that was presented for a history of bilateral flank alopecia and vulvar enlargement. The patient also exhibited infrequent rear limb ataxia. Blood glucose was normal. 

DX

Right adrenal mass

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Large mass suspected to originate in the right adrenal gland.

Image Interpretation

A large mass was noted adjacent to or involving the right adrenal gland; this mass measured 4.16 x 2cm. The mesentery surrounding the mass was hyperechoic and appeared reactive. The mass appeared to expand possibly through the phrenic vein, into the vena cava, and over to the left side of the abdomen adjacent to the left adrenal gland. The parenchyma of the mass was uniform.

Outcome

None

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

Adrenal mass, other neoplasia, thrombus, ovarian remnant or not spayed.

Sampling

None

Patient Information

Patient Name : Maggie V
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Exotic
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 07_00140

Clinical Signs

  • Alopecia
  • Ataxia
  • Vulvar swelling

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Alopecia
  • Ataxia
  • Vulvar swelling