Difference between revisions of "Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses"

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Hemipenal abscesses in male iguanas are not uncommon. They occur when secretions accumulate in the [[Lizard Reproductive System|'''hemipenes''']] page.'''
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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.
(the paired sex organ in male lizards) and secondary bacterial infection occurs.
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[[Image:Hemipenal_abscess.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Hemipenal abscess''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
[[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)]]
 
'''Diagnosis'''
 
* History
 
* Physical examination
 
  
'''Treatment'''
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'''Treatment''' is achieved by physical removal of the hemipenes along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.
* Physical removal
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* Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories
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==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(title:(hemipene)+AND+title:(abscess))+OR+(ab:(hemipene)+AND+ab:(abscess)) Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses publications]
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[[Category:Lizard_Reproductive_Diseases]]

Latest revision as of 19:07, 30 October 2010


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

Hemipenal abscess (Copyright © RVC)

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


Literature Search

CABI logo.jpg


Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Lizard Hemipenal Abscesses publications