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[[Image:Lizard_xray_elbow.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Area of radioluscency in the left elbow''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]

[[Image:Lizard_xray_elbow.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Area of radioluscency in the left elbow''' (Copyright © RVC)]]

Abscesses in the joints of lizards are common, due to percutaneous or haematogenous spread of bacterial infection. A noticeable swelling in the area of a joint is indicative of abscess formation. However, unlike mammals, abscesses are not associated with heat and erythema.

Abscesses in the joints of lizards are common, due to percutaneous or haematogenous spread of bacterial infection. A noticeable swelling in the area of a joint is indicative of abscess formation. However, unlike mammals, abscesses are not associated with heat and erythema.