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Epidermal inclusion cysts can be misdiagnosed as abscesses because they may be contaminated by secondary bacterial infections. They are analogous to canine sebaceous cysts. They are usually on the dorsal or lateral tail or mandible
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Epidermal inclusion cysts can be misdiagnosed as abscesses because of secondary bacterial infections. They are analogous to canine sebaceous cysts.
  
'''Diagnosis''' - [[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]] and microscopy.
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==Clinical signs==
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*They are usually on the dorsal or lateral tail or mandible
  
'''Treatment''' - Surgical excision or amputation.
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==Diagnosis==
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*[[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]]
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*Microscopy
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==Treatment==
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*Surgical excision or amputation
 
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Revision as of 15:06, 17 March 2010



Epidermal inclusion cysts can be misdiagnosed as abscesses because of secondary bacterial infections. They are analogous to canine sebaceous cysts.

Clinical signs

  • They are usually on the dorsal or lateral tail or mandible

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • Surgical excision or amputation