Ferret insulinoma
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Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Insulinomas are very common in ferrets over about 2–3 years old.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* They are small, functional tumours of the pancreatic beta cells, usually 0.5–2 mm.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* They cause low blood sugar by secreting too much insulin.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A hallmark is that the signs often ease once the ferret has eaten.
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