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Any info about cysts please - one on Sampson

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Sampson, one of my big boars (1.5kg and approx 3 or 3.5 years) has a lump on his back leg. The lump moves around when touched and is beneath the skin's surface. Maybe 3-4mm across.

A vet has examined the lump - but it wasn't my prefered exotics vet unfortunately. He described it as a small subcutaneous cyst (by feel) and said no treatment required, just monitor. Looked at me as if slightly loony for worrying about it.

On Simon Maddox's website blurb:-
"Lumps in the skin are also common. We tend to see abscesses, sebaceous cysts and fatty lumps most commonly. Some lumps can be managed by lancing, while the majority require surgical removal. Treatment of lumps is most successful while the lumps are small. "

Any experiences which might guide me? Take back to my prefered vet for another opinion? If Simon Maddox suggests they are better treated when small, then it makes me think that I am not mad for wanting to treat it:{, if required. Thanks.
 
I would get the lump sampled to find out exactly what it is, then you can find out if it even needs to be removed. If its benign and not causing any discomfort then no need for surgery.

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Thanks for relying Abi-Nurse and for info.
What would the sampling involve? A needle inserted into the lump? Should I actively ask for it to be sampled given the vet said no treatment?
 
Hi yes a sample can be taken and then tested quite easily.

Whee all wish little Sampson all the best XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I'm sure you'll get some more experienced comments soon.......... HUGS and WHEEEEEEEEEKS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Thanks Glynis - it is nice to have some positive thoughts for Sampson:) He isn't very little though, he is a big macho pig - just with a lumpy leg.... :(

Between my 8 boys we have got fungal face patches on 1. recovery from mange mites on another and now lumpy leg Sampson so I am learning lotsrolleyes. Hope your girls are OK Glynis xx
 
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