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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. They are usually on the dorsal or lateral tail or mandible
  
 
'''Diagnosis''' - [[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]] and microscopy.
 
'''Diagnosis''' - [[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]] and microscopy.

Revision as of 21:49, 30 March 2010



Epidermal inclusion cysts can be misdiagnosed as abscesses because of secondary bacterial infections. They are analogous to canine sebaceous cysts. They are usually on the dorsal or lateral tail or mandible

Diagnosis - Physical examination and microscopy.

Treatment - Surgical excision or amputation.