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Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the [[Lizard Reproductive System|hemipenes]] (the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs.

Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the [[Lizard Reproductive System|hemipenes]] (the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs.

[[Image:Hemipenal_abscess.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Hemipenal abscess''']]

[[Image:Hemipenal_abscess.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Hemipenal abscess''' (Copyright © RVC)]]

'''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

'''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]]

[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]]