>neoplasm: a tumor; ANY new growth, specifically one in which cell
>multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive, neoplasms may be
>benign or malignant
>
>(Subsets from Saunders:
>
>neoplasm, benign: a neoplasm having none of the characteristics of a
>malignant neoplasm (see below), i.e.it grows SLOWLY, expands WITHOUT
>METASTASIS, and USUALLY does not reoccur [See the notes of Dr. Bruce
>Williams above in relation to why LOCAL reoccurance is NOT
>metastasis.]
>
>neoplasm, malignant: a neoplasm with the characteristics of anaplasia,
>invasiveness and metastasis
>
>There are several other subsets of neoplasia in this dictionary.
>
>metastasis: the transfer or disease from one organ or part to another
>NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH IT
>
>anaplasia: loss of differentiation of cells
>
>Those who have the _Saunder's Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary_
>will find that this resource often provides details beyond these
>bare-bones descriptions, (though certainly there also will be nuances
>in practise that those of us who are not medical professionals simply
>won't understand). It is a marvelous resource; I love it. If I had a
>rating for refs around here it would be among the best buys. It's
>better than any of my other medical dictionaries, even for sorting
>through things too technical for me in the _PDR_ books on herbs and on
>supplements that i have at home. Marvelous book: clearly written and
>very inclusive; more than worth what it cost.
>
> [Posted in FML issue 4392]
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If both adrenals come out partially Prednisolone may still be needed
afterward for fluid maintenance. If both adrenals come our fully or if
only the tiniest amount remains then besides the Prednisolone survival
(avoiding an Addisons Crisis) will also necessitate EITHER Percorten
injections about every 21 days or daily Fludrocort/Florinef to maintain
correct electrolyte balance.

Sukie (not a vet)

Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html
http://www.miamiferret.org/
http://www.ferrethealth.msu.edu/
http://www.ferretcongress.org/
http://www.trifl.org/index.shtml
http://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html
all ferret topics:
http://listserv.ferretmailinglist.org/archives/ferret-search.html
"All hail the procrastinators for they shall rule the world tomorrow."
(2010, Steve Crandall)

[Posted in FML 7010]