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→Differential diagnosis of lumps
The differential diagnosis will depend on the position of the lump in the body so knowledge of the position of organs is important. For more information on snake anatomy, [[:Category:Snake Anatomy|see here]]. Abscesses may occur anywhere in the body and must be included in any differential diagnosis. [[Neoplasia - Pathology|Neoplasia]] is similar. Some causes:
The differential diagnosis will depend on the position of the lump in the body so knowledge of the position of organs is important. For more information on snake anatomy, [[:Category:Snake Anatomy|see here]]. Abscesses may occur anywhere in the body and must be included in any differential diagnosis. [[Neoplasia - Pathology|Neoplasia]] is similar. Some causes:
*In the '''cranial third''' of the snake - ingested foreign bodies, cardiomyopathies or pericardial effusions, visceral gout and goitre (see snake [[Snake Respiratory System|respiratory system]] and [[Snake Cardiovascular System|cardiovascular system]]).
*In the '''cranial third''' of the snake - ingested foreign bodies, cardiomyopathies or pericardial effusions, visceral gout and goitre (see snake [[Snake Respiratory System|respiratory system]] and [[Snake Cardiovascular System|cardiovascular system]]).
*In the '''middle third''' - ingested foreign bodies, intestinal intussusception, visceral gout, cholecystomegaly due to bile duct obstruction or coccidiosis, ripe or atretic follicles, inflammation of any organs including gastritis caused by Cryptosporidium and Monocercomonas, colitis due to Entamoeba, omphalitis and steatitis (see snake [[Snake Digestive System|digestive system]].
*In the '''middle third''' - ingested foreign bodies, intestinal intussusception, visceral gout, cholecystomegaly due to bile duct obstruction or coccidiosis, ripe or atretic follicles, inflammation of any organs including gastritis caused by Cryptosporidium and Monocercomonas, colitis due to Entamoeba, omphalitis and steatitis (see snake [[Snake Digestive System|digestive system)]].
*In the '''caudal third''' - ingested foreign bodies, intestinal intussusception, uric acid colonoliths, renal and visceral gout. Impacted or abscessed anal glands, or [[Hemipenes|hemipenes]] in a male snake may cause masses at the base of the tail. See [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|renal disease]], [[Lizard and Snake Excretion|excretion]] and [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]].
*In the '''caudal third''' - ingested foreign bodies, intestinal intussusception, uric acid colonoliths, renal and visceral gout. Impacted or abscessed anal glands, or [[Hemipenes|hemipenes]] in a male snake may cause masses at the base of the tail. See [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|renal disease]], [[Lizard and Snake Excretion|excretion]] and [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]].
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[[Category:Snake_Skin_Diseases]]