From:
Sandra Fox
Date: 2004-03-06 17:26:01 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Thorn
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <25919971.1078595513591.JavaMail.nobody@magnesium.smartgroups.com>
Yes, the node is on the same side as the infections. He appears to be better, but I'll
schedule a follow up with his vet.
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--- "Sue Liszewski" <suedvm96@hotmail.com> wrote:
Is the node on the same side as the bad teeth and the ear infection? Has
the ear been thoroughly examined to be certain the infection is resolved?
Is the mouth healing? It could be a number of things, infection, there
could have been a punture there that flared up the node, could be a tumor,
etc. I would follow up and the 2 areas of infection, see if any other nodes
are enlarged, try a different antibiotic (both in the ear and systemically.
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A needle aspirate was done (I know, not conclusive) that was benign. A biopsy is,
naturally, the next step. However, he is 7 and there are alot of structures in the
neck. What is the best way to get a biopsy from him?
I would even consider a biopsy (even if it is only a singel node it could be
useful, the node itself could evn be cultured.
Thanks for your advice, I'll post updates as they occur.
Sandra