A discussion of what can happen if an adrenal growth is not removed had
already discussed many of the worst aspects such as life threatening
aplastic anemia, prostate inflammation and blockage, and so on (See
resources listed above.) when Dr. Williams added this:
 
>Actually tonight I am working on a promised article to Ferrets Mag about
>adrenal disease.  But I think that Melissa and Sukie have covered the
>dire possibilities very well (and they are very real.)
 
>However, even under the best conditions, when there is no malignancy,
>there is no bone marrow toxicosis, there is no prostatic cystic disease -
>even the most mild prediction is a sad one.  Ferrets with adrenal
>disease have a diminished quality of life - they have progressive muscle
>loss, low grade anemia, they tend to redistribute weight to the abdomen,
>further making it difficult to walk, they have an increased incidence of
>gastric ulcers as a result of the stress of chronic illness, decreased
>bone density - none life-threatening, but all life-compromising.  Even
>medical treatment, which is not my preferred way of treating adrenal
>disease, gives slight relief to symptoms.  Doing nothing is not kind and
>not in a ferret's best interest.
>
>With kindest regards,
>Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 4266]