From:
"Julianne"
Date: 2007-03-11 20:15:25 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Sudden lump on cheek
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Williams, DVM"
<accupath@...> wrote:
> Dera Julie - a tooth root abscess is a possibility, but one of the key
> things that you mention is how sudden it popped up. Yes, as Mary
> mentioned, nerve sheath tumor is common on the face, and there are
> other types of tumros, but they usually don't pop up quickly. One
> other thing that should be included int he differential for a rapidly
> appearing mass (like overnight or a few days at most) is a sialocele.
> Sialoceles often occur around the orbits, and result from the rupture
> of a salivary duct. Most appear on the head, but I have seen them on
> the side of the face as well.
>
> Was an X-ray doneof the head or oral cavity to further ensure the
> possibility of a tooth root abscess. Was a followup visit scheduled?
> If there is no response to the antibiotics, I would consider an X-ray
> bony tumors occasionally show on the face) and certainly a fine needle
> aspirate of the growth. With kindest regards, Bruce Williams, DVM
Thank you for the information! The swelling is barely visible today,
so I am assuming that it is responding to the antibiotics. No tests
were done yesterday, he only received a quick exam, as this vet was
not comfortable treating ferrets. However, she works at the same
hospital as the ferret specialist that we normally see. He will talk
to us tomorrow and schedule a follow-up visit for proper diagnosis and
treatment. I will post the results when we know more.
Thanks again.
Julianne Gentile
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