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Most masses in lizards are abscesses or granulomas and they are most common on the head and toes. They are often mistaken for tumours, which are rare in iguanas. Their aetiology: bacteria, fungi, foreign bodies, Metazoan parasites.
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Most masses in lizards are abscesses or granulomas and they are most common on the head and toes. They are often mistaken for tumours, which are rare in iguanas. Their aetiology includes bacterial and fungal infections, foreign bodies, and metazoan parasites.
  
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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* Microscopy, culture and sensitivity – aerobic and anaerobic
 
* Microscopy, culture and sensitivity – aerobic and anaerobic
 
* Cytology
 
* Cytology
* Radiography
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* [[Lizard and Snake Imaging|Radiography]]
* Haematology and biochemistry
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* [[Lizard and Snake Haemotology|Haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemistry]]
  
 
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==

Latest revision as of 08:53, 6 August 2010


Abscess (Copyright © RVC)
Abscess (Copyright © RVC)

Most masses in lizards are abscesses or granulomas and they are most common on the head and toes. They are often mistaken for tumours, which are rare in iguanas. Their aetiology includes bacterial and fungal infections, foreign bodies, and metazoan parasites.

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • Excision, preferably with capsule intact
  • If lanced, curettage and flushing for several days are extremely important
  • Antibiotics