Insulinoma pancreático en canino hembra de 3 años de edad.

Abstract

Insulinoma is a functional tumor of the pancreatic cells β, whose characteristic is the continuous secretion of insulin decreasing the blood glucose values. On February 4th, a 3 year old female canine patient arrived at the Veterinary Clinic, the owner reported that she had continuous convulsions in her home, when the clinical examination was performed she was in a 23 INFORME DE PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL state of decay, lethargy and with hypoglycemia. Diagnostic tools were implemented such as a hemogram, blood biochemistry, ultrasound, measurement of glycemia values and she was left in hospital management for the following two days. On 17 February, an exploratory laparotomy was performed, finding a round structure, smooth edges compatible with a neoplasm in the pancreas, from which a sample was sent for histopathological analysis, with the presence of an insulinoma as a definitive diagnosis. It is sent home with prednisolone and a diet rich in carbohydrates. On February 27, he returns to the clinic with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea with melena and hypoglycemia. After the intrahospital treatment, the patient does not present any improvement and the owner authorizes the practice of euthanasia.