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...lesions. They are benign nodules/masses of clotted blood. Surgical removal is curative. Cancerous masses can cause internal bleeding that is not explained by trauma. The majority of cancerous masses—up to...

...presence of lymph node involvement. Surgical removal of these nodes can produce long-term relief of constipation. Some animals have had multiple surgeries to remove recurrent lymph nodes to alleviate obstructions...

...character of all the mammary masses and assess local lymph node enlargement. Other procedures are performed to stage the cancer (determine what type it is and where it is located...

Insulinoma is a term used to describe an insulin-secreting mass. Insulinomas are functional tumors of the beta cells of the pancreas. A functional tumor is one that produces a hormone,...

...lump in the neck region (Figure 1). If the mass compresses the windpipe (trachea), these dogs may present with difficulties breathing or coughing. If the mass is pressing on the...

...in the abdomen. The mass can be felt as a thickened sausage-shaped intestinal loop. Occasionally the small bowel can be felt entering the mass. Complete bloodwork is recommended to check...

Figure 1. This Boxer has massive swelling below the neck secondary to a very large salivary mucocele. It is important for pet owners to recognize on which side the problem...

...depend on the bone involved. In most cases, a swelling or mass is the first sign of a tumor, particularly in the skull, jaw, and ribs. Other signs may include:...