Gastrointestinal stromal tumour and hypoglycemia in a Fjord pony: Case report |
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| Authors: | Henning A Haga Bj?rnar Ytrehus Inger J Rudshaug Nina Ottesen |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Companion Animal Clinical Science, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, P.O. box 8146 Dep., 0033 Oslo, Norway;2.Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, P.O. box 8146 Dep., 0033 Oslo, Norway;3.Section for Wildlife Diseases, National Veterinary Institute, Oslo, Norway |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundNeoplasia may cause hypoglycemia in different species including the horse, but hypoglycemia has not previously been reported in the horse associated with gastrointestinal stromal tumours.Case presentationA case of a gastrointestinal stromal tumour in a Fjord pony with severe recurrent hypoglycemia is presented. The mechanism causing the hypoglycemia was not established.ConclusionThis case indicates that a gastrointestinal stromal tumour may cause hypoglycemia also in the horse. |
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