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Huge tumor/mass on shoulder

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One of my Rhino Iguanas has developed a growth inside the shoulder. Does anyone have any idea what this is? My local reptile vet first thought it was some sort of infection. But after treating it with anti-botics for a month without getting any better, he then changed his mind to some sort of tumor that he could remove for something like $800! I have never seen something like this. Started out small, but keeps getting bigger. The Rhino still has full range of motion and doesn't seem to bother him.. Any help would be great...Thanks!
 

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Try another vet. That is gonna bother him and probally kill him.don't waste any time get it done before it to late
 
I agree, see another vet. While I don't think the tumor is likely to be malignant (it looks very similar to many benign subcutaneous tumors I have seen), I think getting a second opinion is worthwhile. Removal of a tumor for $800 sounds about right, considering they would have to anesthetize the animal and put him on a respirator for the duration of the operation, then have a biopsy performed on the mass afterwards.
 
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