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[[Image:Oral_granuloma.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A large swelling can be seen on the lower jaw accompanied by several abscesses along the upper gingiva''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
[[Image:Oral_granuloma.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A large swelling can be seen on the lower jaw accompanied by several abscesses along the upper gingiva''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
Oral abscesses are not uncommon in captive lizards. They may occur as an extension of periodontal disease or due to [[Lizard Traumatic Wounds|trauma]]. The main cause is a bacterial infection.
Oral abscesses are not uncommon in captive lizards. They may occur as an extension of [[Lizard Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]] or due to [[Lizard Traumatic Wounds|trauma]]. The main cause is a bacterial infection.
*'''Clinical signs''' include swelling and anorexia.
*'''Clinical signs''' include swelling and anorexia.