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 hemipenes and secondary bacterial infection occurs. | + | 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. |
[[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 and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]] | ||
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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.
Diagnosis
- History
- Physical examination
Treatment
- Physical removal
- Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories