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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.
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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.
 
[[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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'''Diagnosis'''
 
'''Diagnosis'''
 
* History
 
* History

Revision as of 10:58, 10 March 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 and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)

Diagnosis

  • History
  • Physical examination

Treatment

  • Physical removal
  • Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories