Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour and hypoglycemia in a Fjord pony: case report.
- Journal:
- Acta veterinaria Scandinavica
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Haga, Henning A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Science
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A Fjord pony was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, which is a type of tumor found in the digestive system. This pony experienced severe episodes of low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, but the exact reason for this connection wasn't determined. This case suggests that gastrointestinal stromal tumors can lead to hypoglycemia in horses.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Neoplasia 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 PRESENTATION: A case of a gastrointestinal stromal tumour in a Fjord pony with severe recurrent hypoglycemia is presented. The mechanism causing the hypoglycemia was not established. CONCLUSION: This case indicates that a gastrointestinal stromal tumour may cause hypoglycemia also in the horse.
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