Malignant Plasma Cell Neoplasia in Ferrets: A Review of 6 Cases

This article reviews the clinical findings for 6 ferrets with histopathologically confirmed malignant cell neoplasia. The most common clinical sign was hind limb ataxia or paresis (5/6), although hyperglobulinemia was identified as the most consistent hematologic abnormality (5/6) between cases. At the time of diagnosis, the malignancy had disseminated into>4 locations in most of the ferret patients. The clinical presentation of malignant plasma cell tumors in the ferret may be similar to that of multiple myeloma in other species.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: AEMV Forum Source Type: research