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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 19:20:20 GMT -5
@poncesmom This is what it looked like a few days ago when I first saw it.  This is what it looks like now.  This is where its located, right were his ear meets his scalp.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 19:23:30 GMT -5
There is no pain in the area. I can touch it and he doesn't get upset. I talked to his previous owner and she said she never saw anything like this with him before.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 7:51:48 GMT -5
Maybe call a vet and ask if its something that he should be brought in for? I'm not sure. Sending positive thoughts your way that its just a harmless little bump!
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Post by Sherry on Aug 26, 2015 9:37:27 GMT -5
It could be a mast cell tumour starting. I would keep a close eye on it for itching, breaking open, etc
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 9:41:01 GMT -5
Okay thank you. I've been monitoring it for changes. He doesn't seem to itch the area anymore than he was normally and it's smaller.
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Post by katt on Aug 26, 2015 9:43:07 GMT -5
I agree it looks a lot like an MCT that just hasn't been scratched open yet. Keep an eye on it. You could try putting a little 1% Hydrocortisone cream on it for a few days.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 9:44:01 GMT -5
Those are good pictures @danilutka Sherry and Katt are thinking along the same lines as I mentioned on our pm. If they are seeing that, then we know we have an expert opinion. I browsed pictures of mast cell tumors last night. They seem to occur in varying spots. I would go ahead and make a vet visit. Sherry and Katt both say to keep an eye on it and I trust them completely. I would vet him though before it gets nasty. If it is a mast cell tumor, they are usually benign. The vet will take it off and send it off for a biopsy. It's not uncomfortable now, but if it breaks open, it will be itchy and I don't like open wounds. I worry about an open wound being a gateway to an infection. Give our boy a big hug. Better yet, give both our boys a big hug.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 15:07:49 GMT -5
katt I actually have some since Liam gets hot spots. I will try and let you know if it works. @poncesmom thank you, I'm looking into getting it checked out and well keep everyone updated.
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Post by unclejoe on Aug 26, 2015 16:32:12 GMT -5
could also be a cebaceous cyst.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 18:21:39 GMT -5
Good call unclejoe. I looked them up and found this. Sebaceous epitheliomas (also called basal cell tumors) are the most common type of skin tumor. These warty growths may attain a large size and become difficult to completely remove in one surgery, but you don’t have to worry about the tumor metastasizing and causing a life-threatening problem. Some large tumors die in the center due to an impaired blood flow, causing a cavitated appearance, and may be misdiagnosed as spider bites.
Sebaceous epithelioma are a relatively benign cancer of ferret skin.
Clinically, sebaceous epithelioma, which include sebaceous adenoma, can appear as warts, ulcerated or cystic mass on the head, neck, back and limbs[2]. This elevated, nodular skin mass may exhibit alopecia, hyperpigmentation and ulceration with secondary infection.
Diagnosis is based on presenting clinical signs and supportive histology on biopsied tissue samples[3].
These tumors appear histologically as small lobules by fine connective trabecular tissue. Sebaceous ducts may be dilated and filled with keratin. Some of them may appear brown/black due to the presence of melanocytes within the tumor.
Treatment is relatively curative with surgical extirpation. Recurrence is usually unlikely in the affected area[4]. Your picture did look rather like a wart. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2015 20:19:24 GMT -5
Now that you mention it, that does seem probable!
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