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Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses (view source)
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Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the hemipenes 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''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
[[Image:Hemipenal_abscess.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Hemipenal abscess''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
'''Treatment'''
'''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.
==Literature Search==
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[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]]