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From: Roger Vaughn
Date: 2002-06-13 08:40:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Re: Cutaneous hematoma

[moderators: there are two pictures attached. If I should post these
to the files folder instead, give me a reject and I'll redo this.
thanks.]


> Roger, I don't get a really good mental picture as to what i going
> on here. In hematomas, however, you often get a large clot, which

Dr. Williams,

Thanks for the reply. I have attached a couple of pictures - an over
all and a closeup. I apologize for the lack of clarity - the lesion is
somewhat difficult to see, even in person.

The surface blood blister that his vet aspirated has now completely
healed. What we are left with is a smooth, well-defined oblong lump
just under the skin just behind his right shoulder. The mass is appr.
1/8" by 1/4", is fairly mobile, and shows a faint dark blue tint on the
skin. The blister (what I previously referred to as the hematoma)
previously hid the appearance of the mass, though it could be felt.

He is also exhibiting non-regenerative anemia, with a PCV of 35, in
case that could be related. A routine CBC was normal on all other
values except a low potassium value.

We considered a lymph node, hemangioma, or even a mast cell tumor, but
it doesn't appear to be any of those. (If you disagree, I would be
happy to hear it.) His vet feels that it may be some other form of
tumor that struck a blood vessel, causing the secondary hematoma. I
will mention your suggestion of a subcutaneous clot, as well.

Today I'm concerned that the mass may be growing, so I will keep a
close eye on him and most likely have it removed very soon. I am
comforted by knowing that cutaneous tumors are most often benign.

Thanks!

Roger & the Fibonacci Ferts
Tampa, FL
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